UTTERLY Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

utterly

adverb

ˈə-tər-lē

Definition of utterly

as in completely

to a full extent or degree we are in fact utterly out of ideas

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as in highly

to a large extent or degree was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time

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Recent Examples of utterly With its quaint buildings, restaurants, galleries, and shops, the downtown core is an utterly charming place to pass a few (or many) hours. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026 Kim Se Yun described the constant surveillance when abroad and at home as miserable and utterly asphyxiating. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026 Almost overnight, then, NASA’s two most important and costly programs, the Artemis Program to land humans on the Moon and the International Space Station, became utterly dependent on SpaceX. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026 Scouring Europe’s strikers using the most rudimentary of metrics — goals scored — throws up a familiar set of utterly unattainable targets. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for utterly

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The 15 mm-wide blade hidden within went completely through his right eye and through his brain, with the tip of the blade hitting the top of his skull.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Like Sir Stirling’s 300 SLR, the McLaren version is completely open with no windshield or side windows—only small glass wind deflectors for driver and passenger were added to deflect the bugs.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

That deal ushered in a new era of healthcare consolidation, lacing together huge swaths of a highly regulated industry into a conglomerate critics said led to less competition and higher prices for consumers.

— Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Proposition 40 divided Democratic leaders because of concerns about its impact on the state’s volatile budget that is highly dependent on the wealthy.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

For Republicans, the flipping of the House chambers throws GOP leadership into uncertainty and means President Donald Trump‘s agenda in his final two years in power will likely be stymied if not totally derailed.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
And if a bedroom overhaul is in the cards, Saatva’s upholstered Halle storage platform bed offers a discreet place to stash extra bedding totally out of sight.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of totally

Adverb

That lack of definition extends to the sound of the record, which transforms hyperactively from track to track, echoing the sounds of many other artists without ever quite establishing a distinct profile.

— Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2026
At lunchtime and in the evenings, its covered gravel patio with 13 tables draws a full crowd of parents with young kids and a few older folks, most of whom Donner has gotten to know quite well.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There is wheelchair access in all of the public areas, including the spa and swimming pools, as well as two fully accessible rooms located in Building 2 (the central Bauhaus building).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Plus, people hosting small gatherings and those who don’t want to tackle a whole turkey can select smaller turkey breasts, or even fully prepared birds that just need to be warmed up.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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