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

Ms Klass described the material, which included notes referencing circumcision and saying the ring sent in the post was for the "holy protection" of a "worthy high priestess", as "utterly visually disturbing".

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"Whereas you are a pathetic and poisonous little man that doesn't care about Scotland, doesn't understand Scotland, and that's why Scotland will utterly reject you."

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Instead, it is an insurgency which utterly horrifies so many of them.

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One said it would be "madness" to get rid of the prime minister at this stage, while one minister branded Burnham's comments "completely illogical and utterly self-indulgent".

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The UK says the IDF assault on Gaza is utterly reckless and appalling.

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