utterly

adverb

ut·​ter·​ly ˈə-tər-lē 

: to an absolute or extreme degree : to the full extent : in an utter manner : absolutely, entirely, totally

Just when you're expecting to hear something trite or ordinary, Rich invents a tasty, utterly charming piece of ear candy.

—Carol Cooper

Whatever this stuff is, it comprises as much as 90% of the mass of the universe. It is also utterly invisible.

—M. Mitchell Waldrop

… a fascinating read, despite the fact that its unique tone is utterly lost in translation.

—Ian Buruma

Cut off utterly from her past, but socially unacceptable in this new world, Irene chooses the same refuge that's worked for her as a child: poetry.

—Sue Miller

Synonyms

• completely
• totally
• quite
• fully
• wholly
• perfectly
• all
• thoroughly
• entirely
• absolutely
• fast
• even

Examples of utterly in a Sentence

we are in fact utterly out of ideas

was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time

Recent Examples on the Web

And Just Like That left us with felt, sadly and utterly disappointingly, far more one-dimensional. —Megan McCluskey, Time, 15 Aug. 2025

Kudos to Kan-Kan for making movie-going utterly pleasant. —Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025

Nearly three pounds of pure potato glory—crispy, creamy, cheesy, and utterly unforgettable. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

He's played bad guys before, he's done dramatic roles, but he's never played somebody utterly ordinary. —Nate Jones, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above