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totally

American  
[toht-l-ee] / ˈtoʊt l i /

adverb

  1. wholly; entirely; completely.

    The two sisters have totally different personalities.

  2. Informal. (used as an intensifier).

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

interjection

  1. 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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"I totally agree - the resident doctors deserve more money. They do, but I don't think people in that profession should be allowed to strike."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The company’s current bestseller, a three-ton, square-cut diamond known as the Cullinan, is a horror show aesthetically, yet totally on-brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Mortensen isn’t totally out of the reality TV circuit, though.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“We are totally cognizant there are periods of time when bonds did not provide the same ballast, but over time, they do.”

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“You’re that girl. The one from the tea shop. With the mom who totally freaked out!”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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