Synonyms for

Completely

Verb / kʌˈmpli:tli: / Another word for completely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to the fullest degree; totally; entirely

Synonyms & similar words

wholly whole altogether all partly totally entirely totally entirely wholly thoroughly utterly absolutely fully altogether perfectly comprehensively exhaustively consummately sincerely unreservedly unconditionally categorically outright downright purely simply

Synonyms by register

Formal

entirely wholly fully utterly

Informal

totally absolutely all the way all out

Literary

altogether throughout outright

Antonyms

partially incompletely barely scarcely slightly somewhat

Common collocations

  • completely satisfied
  • completely destroyed
  • completely different
  • completely agree
  • completely understand
  • completely finished
  • completely lost

Word family

noun completeness
verb complete
adjective complete

Usage note

Often used to emphasize the totality of a state or action. Be mindful of its intensity; it may sound hyperbolic in certain contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She completely forgot her keys at home.
  2. He completely finished his dinner.
  3. The room was completely empty.
  4. The cake was completely delicious.
  5. I completely understand what you mean.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not a genius. I'm just completely insane' - Dan Brown
  • 'I'm a completely horizontal author. I can't think unless I'm lying down, either in bed or stretched on a couch and with a cigarette and coffee handy' - Raymond Chandler
  • 'I'm completely devoid of talent, but I'm not talentless' - Hugh Laurie

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