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
“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
“How they operate and function in their jobs will look totally different than it did just a mere couple months ago,” Driscoll said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
He called the strike "totally disgraceful", adding: "I will never forgive the unions if this jeopardises their futures."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Max entered and set his bags next to my clothes and linens, acting like it was totally normal to show up alone with only his luggage.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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