utter — complete and absolute; total
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: complete and absolute; total
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌtər/
Example Sentences
- My room was in utter chaos after my cat decided to redecorate it.
- She was so angry that she couldn't utter a single coherent sentence.
- The exam was an utter nightmare - I think my brain went on vacation.
utter
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʌtər/]
complete and absolute; total
While the first storm caused minor damage, the second hurricane left the coastal town in utter ruin.
UT(out) + TER(extreme) — pushing the remaining light completely UT(out) to the TER(extreme limit), the wizard created a room of utter darkness.
Overcoming his nervous stutter and quiet mutter, the brave boy finally managed to loudly utter the correct answer to the class.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'uterste' or Middle Low German 'utterste', meaning 'outermost' or 'extreme'. Related to the Old English 'ut' meaning 'out', with the superlative suffix '-er'.
Breakdown
ut- (out) + -ter (comparative/superlative suffix) = utter (outermost, most extreme, complete)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My room was in utter chaos after my cat decided to redecorate it.”
“She was so angry that she couldn't utter a single coherent sentence.”
“The exam was an utter nightmare - I think my brain went on vacation.”
“He didn't utter a complaint even when his coffee was replaced with mud water.”
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