utterly
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of utterly
A Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; utter 2, -ly
Example Sentences
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How could it not be when Finn Russell, utterly brilliant, is its creative heartbeat?
From BBC
They were utterly lethal in the opening minutes, Russell sending them on their way with an early penalty that was borne out of hard and direct rugby that England could not live with.
From BBC
One told me: "We would say, 'Why don't you engage with women? Why wouldn't you engage with backbenchers?' They just looked utterly baffled - he wouldn't engage."
From BBC
"This sort of behaviour is utterly unacceptable and cannot be tolerated."
From Barron's
Not good, but not the most terrible, excruciating, utterly painful experience ever.
From Literature
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