totally
Americanadverb
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The two sisters have totally different personalities.
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Informal. (used as an intensifier).
I totally cried when the movie ended. That was totally not what I meant.
interjection
Etymology
Origin of totally
Example Sentences
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Our exchange was almost wordless but totally understood, and felt like the trip in miniature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Her voice is gleeful and unapologetic, right from the opening paragraph, written at the height of her notoriety: “I am totally cashing in to capitalize on the moment.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
“They’re so totally aligned with the U.S. government and U.S. government interests,” says Michael H. Posner, who was Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor in the Obama administration.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Rick Rubin once said to me — he has a theory about album track lists where he thinks that the first four songs are totally crucial.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“He felt it was his fault that David died on the mountain. He was totally devastated.”
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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