totally

adverb

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

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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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Most are very sympathetic and supportive, but a couple have totally withdrawn. — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025 The concoction isn't totally new as the company uses cane sugar in drinks found in other countries, including Mexico and some European nations. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025 This statement harks back to theories, largely accepted, that GHG emissions are totally responsible for global temperature rises. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Combining the trademark flavors of Philadelphia, Atlanta, upstate New York and the Midwest feels almost heretical yet totally works here. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for totally

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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

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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