TOTALLY Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

totally

adverb

ˈtō-tᵊl-ē

Definition of totally

as in completely

to a full extent or degree I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in systematically

with attention to all aspects or details he made totally sure the door was locked when he left the house

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Recent Examples of totally Tolstoy saw everything and had the grandeur of vision to be able to render it in one totally absorbing novel. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026 The Giants totally dominated the game flow, keeping the ball out of the hands of Dak Prescott and what’s supposed to be a powerful offense, and running 16 more plays than Dallas. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 While the telehealth company may be likely to have liability in the case of injury, Rickenbach doesn’t think the affiliate marketers would necessarily be totally exempt. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 Tremaine was responsible for the concept and was totally free to design the beautiful bottle and box. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for totally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally

Adverb

Cregger uses first-person-shooter point-of-view shots, with the long barrel of a rifle or automatic weapon lining up our sights; one running gag sees Bryan, completely hopeless with guns, having to shoot the locks off of gates.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
At the center of it all is the completely fictional Corinne, who Huppert plays to the hilt.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

Under appropriate oversight, ambient AI is not systematically unsafe.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Before fighting, a commander should systematically compare his circumstances with those of the enemy, assessing such factors as leadership, discipline, terrain, and military strength.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of systematically

Adverb

With respect to Cunha — who has thoroughly impressed while playing all four of Glasner’s games so far — some might have viewed his Forest team-mates Igor Jesus or Murillo as more likely to be included in Ancelotti’s latest squad.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Wright recommends shampooing twice before a blowout to thoroughly remove oil and product buildup, followed by a lightweight conditioner.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of thoroughly

Adverb

And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

Creative director Dan Hay's (known for his work on the modern Far Cry games) teased a game that's quite different from what's shown in the first CG trailer above.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
How to Use Coriander as a Spice Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors—and kitchen uses—are quite different.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Why do some humorous attempts land perfectly while others fail?

— Norbert Schwarz, Harvard Business Review, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

Week-one eliminations seem wholly unfair, but Dancing With the Stars is nothing if not cutthroat as hell.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Collections and designs from the brand are largely inspired by bohemian style and romantic energy, both qualities of which were wholly present in Wood’s dress.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026