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Utterly

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

Definition

completely and without qualification; absolutely.

Synonyms & similar words

absolutely dead perfectly completely totally wholly entirely absolutely fully thoroughly perfectly quite altogether unconditionally outright downright categorically emphatically unequivocally positively conclusively decidedly simply

Synonyms by register

Formal

completely entirely wholly totally

Informal

totally completely really super

Literary

altogether quite full

Antonyms

partially somewhat slightly barely incompletely moderately

Common collocations

  • utterly ridiculous
  • utterly devastated
  • utterly exhausted
  • utterly charming
  • utterly impossible
  • utterly wrong
  • utterly alone

Word family

adverb utterly

Usage note

Utterly is an adverb that intensifies the meaning of the adjective or verb it modifies. It is often used to express a strong degree of something, sometimes with a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. He was utterly amazed by the magician's tricks.
  2. She was utterly confused by the complex instructions.
  3. The cake was utterly delicious and everyone wanted seconds.
  4. The storm had utterly destroyed the small town.
  5. The movie was utterly boring and he fell asleep halfway through.

Quotes

  • We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat; they do not exist. - Queen Victoria
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson

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