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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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I hadn’t learned yet that he never touches coffee but totally loves cake, my least favorite treat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

The continent should aim to create "a totally European supply chain, without thinking only about price", as that could lead prospective clients to buy Chinese robots, Ferro said.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

"I totally disagree with this point of view. And I think, in fact, AI is going to create a labour shortage."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

“This is a totally different approach,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

It’s totally there for that moment and I hear her words, and they are like water soaking down into dry dirt.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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