COMPLETELY Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

completely

adverb

Definition of completely

as in totally

to a full extent or degree she waited until we were completely finished before starting the next part

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as in systematically

with attention to all aspects or details an allegation that was completely investigated and found to be groundless

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Recent Examples of completely Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026 While home-theater purists will likely still opt for external AV receivers and soundbars, the PX4 Pro is tailored to operate smoothly as a completely standalone cinema center. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026 According to the complaint, Willis has been left completely incapacitated since a brief stint at Summit Malibu in early 2024, unable to move or communicate beyond occasionally opening her eyes and sometimes grunting. — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 The nova also spawned a thick disc of dust that completely obscured the binary star system. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 July 2026 That's because opening the comment section while watching Instagram Reels on the smaller cover screen causes the UI to hijack the entire display, completely hiding the video. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Attendees can join the raid at Seaport Village Headquarters, where the space has been completely reimagined. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026 His family room breaks just about every safe decorating rule and still looks completely intentional. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 The fabric also almost completely biodegraded within about six weeks. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely

Adverb

While a new deal was not totally ruled out, The Athletic reported Gueye was deemed more likely to leave than stay this summer, and that Everton were keen to reduce their reliance on the midfielder.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The only thing worth changing about the examples above would be to switch out those mini bags for a lap-top-friendly work bag, though adding a pop of color is totally fair game.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026

Definition of totally

Adverb

An investor who requires every dollar of spend to be attributable will systematically underinvest in the thing that creates the value.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
All of these acids reduce inflammation in the gut and systematically throughout the body.

— Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of systematically

Adverb

Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The Saudis can reroute that oil north through the Suez Canal, but the largest, fully laden oil tankers can’t get through that way because of depth constraints, noted Natasha Kaneva, head of global commodities strategy at JPMorgan.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of fully

Adverb

Also, thoroughly clean all surfaces, dishes, utensils or other equipment that the uncooked food may have touched.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Section 106 emphasizes that federal agencies must thoroughly evaluate the impact that amendments to historical landmarks might have before any changes can be made.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026

Definition of thoroughly

Adverb

If Vance now recognizes his comments as churlish, lacking in charity, and utterly unlikely to persuade voters, much less witness to the sublime truths of the Christian religion, good for him.

— Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
But as yesterday’s race showed, the current F1 machinery is utterly ill-suited to this dramatic venue.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

There are few travel wins quite as satisfying as booking a flight for less than dinner out—and Frontier has built a loyal following around exactly that.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Standing on opposite sides of the protests, the pair fall for each other despite the divide, recognizing in one another a restlessness neither can quite name.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

But unlike the scramble to rescue coral babies a few years back, these corals were still perfectly healthy.

— Alex Harris July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Pushing up, squeezing play and trying to regain the ball in advanced positions is a perfectly viable and often successful strategy, particularly when treated as a useful add-on to quality in possession.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

There’s a tone of alienation running through the group’s work, manifesting as a clash between aesthetics of rationalist sheen and heady mysticism that, depending on the light, read as both wholly improvised and meticulously programmed.

— Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
But don’t miss the point of caring so wholly in the first place — to have a human experience on this dense, fleshy plane.

— Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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