Synonyms for

Totally

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

Definition

completely; entirely; wholly

Synonyms & similar words

completely wholly whole altogether all partly entirely completely entirely wholly absolutely utterly fully perfectly thoroughly wholly altogether all quite really thoroughly

Synonyms by register

Formal

completely entirely wholly fully

Informal

absolutely utterly really super very

Literary

altogether quite

Antonyms

partially somewhat slightly incompletely barely hardly

Common collocations

  • totally awesome
  • totally agree
  • totally understand
  • totally fine
  • totally unexpected
  • totally lost
  • totally exhausted

Word family

adverb totally

Usage note

Often used informally as an intensifier, sometimes to the point of hyperbole. Its formal use is less common, with 'completely' or 'entirely' being preferred.

Example sentences

  1. I am totally ready for school!
  2. The pizza was totally delicious.
  3. I totally forgot my homework.
  4. The movie was totally scary.
  5. She was totally excited for her birthday party.

Quotes

  • I am totally committed to the Constitution of the United States.
  • I'm totally into new age and self-help books.
  • I'm totally cool with being compared to the greatest players to have played the game. I'm just trying to do my own thing.

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