utterly

[uht-er-lee]

adverb

1. in an utter manner; completely: absolutely.

   Synonyms: totally, wholly, fully, entirely

ˈutterly

/ ˈʌtəlɪ /

adverb

1. (intensifier)

   I'm utterly miserable

Word History and Origins

Origin of utterly¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; utter ², -ly

Example Sentences

Since then England have been utterly dominant, avoiding defeat in 38 consecutive World Cup qualifiers and winning all but eight of them.

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Shirley Jackson’s wizardry is to make the bizarre seem utterly natural, a talent on full display in this sublimely creepy novel.

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It was the longest in U.S. history, 43 days, and utterly pointless.

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“It was completely and utterly foolish and pointless.”

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An MP said the approach was "utterly unhinged and self-destructive," adding: "They're in the bunker shooting everyone who's outside the bunker guarding it. And poor oblivious Keir doesn't even realise he's in the bunker."

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Related Words

• absolutely 
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• completely 
• entirely 
• extremely 
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• perfectly 
• quite 
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• totally 
• wholly