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Synonyms & Similar Words
completely
utterly
entirely
wholly
fully
absolutely
perfectly
totally
altogether
quite
downright
thoroughly
unreservedly
unequivocally
unmistakably
obviously
clearly
evidently
manifestly
patently
plainly
decidedly
definitely
undoubtedly
unquestionably
indisputably
incontrovertibly
irrefutably
uncompromisingly
unconditionally
supremely
exceptionally
extraordinarily
remarkably
unusually
singularly
uniquely
incomparably
peerlessly
matchlessly
unsurpassably
incomprehensibly
unbelievably
staggeringly
astoundingly
astonishingly
amazingly
remarkably
shockingly
startlingly
breathtakingly
awesomely
Meaning of Totally
The primary meaning of "Totally" is to indicate that something is complete or absolute in degree, amount, or extent.
Definitions
- Used to emphasize a strong feeling or degree, meaning completely or absolutely
- Used to indicate that something is done or achieved completely, with no part left undone
- Used to emphasize the completeness or absoluteness of a quality, condition, or state
Etymology of Totally
The word "Totally" has its roots in the Latin word "totalis," meaning complete or entire, which is derived from "totus," meaning whole
The word entered the English language in the 15th century, initially used to convey the idea of completeness or entirety
Over time, its usage expanded to include emphatic expressions of degree, amount, or extent
Example Uses
- The new policy is totally unfair to employees.
- I am totally exhausted after working for 12 hours straight.
- The view from the top of the mountain was totally breathtaking.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
partially
incompletely
slightly
moderately
somewhat
relatively
comparatively
rather
fairly
mildly
barely
hardly
scarcely
partially
imperfectly
inadequately
insufficiently
defectively
fragmentarily
sectionally
piecemeal
bits
incompletely
unfully
limitedly
restrictedly
conditionally
incomparably
marginally
minimally
negligibly
nominally