totally

adverb

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

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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Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST! Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 The company’s digital engagements, when compared to apples and oranges, were totally different. Will Eno, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025 Other acts that totally stole the stage include The Misfits, the Marías, Benson Boone, FKA twigs, Anitta, Clairo, the Go-Gos, ENHYPEN, Keshi, and more. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025 Her face is often framed by tendrils or topped off with bangs; even when her hair is totally pulled off of her face, the vibes are soft. Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for totally

Word History

First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of totally was in 1509

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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/totally. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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