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Synonyms

totally

American

[toht-l-ee] / ˈtoʊt l i /

adverb

wholly; entirely; completely.

The two sisters have totally different personalities.
Informal. (used as an intensifier).

I totally cried when the movie ended. That was totally not what I meant.

interjection

Informal. definitely; absolutely (used to express complete agreement or strong affirmation).

Yes, totally, he should apologize to you!

Etymology

Origin of totally

First recorded in 1500–10; total + -ly

Example Sentences

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"Drone swarms are totally overhyped... because they make for a good sci-fi story and a visual image," said Yaroslav Azhnyuk, head of the Fourth Law, which specialises in drone autonomy.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“They started development last fall, so you can’t totally blame current events like the Iran war or Venezuela,” Prétat said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“I think a lot of people, when they go on vacation, they totally sign off and disconnect, but he stays connected.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

A prominent backbench critic of Sir Keir said it was a "totally irresponsible solo mission".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

When I turn back around, Crystal and Michelle are frozen, totally stunned.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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