totally

adverb

to·​tal·​ly ˈtō-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
: in a total manner : to a total or complete degree : wholly, entirely

Examples of totally in a Sentence

That's a totally different issue. I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration.
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In this context, the classic image of the focused and hard-driving sales quota buster has changed to be totally team collaborative, internally and externally, in this age of high technology, rapid change, and total customer personalization. Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Once liquid blushes, bronzers, and eye shadows came on the scene, many people learned just how dewy and radiant their skin could look when not totally dehydrated with a powder coating. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 She’s experienced motherhood, which seems to have been totally traumatizing. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 Speaking totally sincerely, it wasn’t even aimed at anyone. Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for totally 

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of totally was in 1509

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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/totally. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

totally

adverb
to·​tal·​ly ˈtōt-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
1
: in a total manner : wholly
2
: as a whole

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