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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I wouldn't totally rule Emery and Villa out of it because you just don't know.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I went in there, and I just went totally berserk,” he told Gamache of the audition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
It’s the most common question I hear from Don’t Short Yourself readers, and I totally get it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“These books probably have a purpose that will be totally contradictory to the longevity of my business,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Dad is the smartest person I know, and he totally believes Mom is innocent.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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