utterly — Completely and without qualification; to the fullest extent possible. Used to emphasize the total or absolute nature of something.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: Completely and without qualification; to the fullest extent possible. Used to emphasize the total or absolute nature of something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌtərli/
Example Sentences
- My cat is utterly convinced that my laptop keyboard is his personal bed.
- I was utterly shocked when I found out my goldfish had been playing dead for three weeks just to get extra food.
- The project was utterly successful beyond our expectations.
utterly
ADVERB[/ˈʌtərli/]
Completely and without qualification; to the fullest extent possible. Used to emphasize the total or absolute nature of something.
Completely and without qualification; to the fullest extent possible. Used to emphasize the total or absolute nature of something.
What was utterly still now dances fluttery!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'utter' meaning 'outer' or 'complete', which originally meant 'more outward'. Over time, the meaning shifted from spatial (outer) to intensive (complete/absolute).
Breakdown
utter (complete/absolute) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in the manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat is utterly convinced that my laptop keyboard is his personal bed.”
“I was utterly shocked when I found out my goldfish had been playing dead for three weeks just to get extra food.”
“The project was utterly successful beyond our expectations.”
“She was utterly dedicated to her research.”
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