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Meaning of totally
The primary meaning of the word "totally" is to indicate that something is complete or absolute in degree, amount, or extent.
Etymology of totally
The word "totally" has its roots in the Old English word "tōtāl", which is derived from the Latin word "totalis", meaning "of or pertaining to the whole"
Historically, the word "totally" emerged in the 15th century, initially used to indicate completeness or entirety, and later evolved to convey emphasis or absoluteness in degree, amount, or extent
Synonyms
completely
utterly
entirely
wholly
absolutely
perfectly
fully
totally
altogether
quite
somewhat
rather
fairly
reasonably
moderately
slightly
mildly
barely
sufficiently
adequately
sufficiently
exceptionally
extremely
remarkably
extraordinarily
unusually
uniquely
singularly
exceptionally
incomparably
unsurpassingly
matchlessly
peerlessly
incomprehensibly
Definitions
- Used to emphasize a strong feeling or degree, indicating that something is complete or absolute in degree, amount, or extent
- Used to indicate that something is completely or utterly true, or that someone is completely or utterly convinced of something
- Used to emphasize that something is completely or absolutely the case, without any doubt or uncertainty
Usage Examples
- I am totally exhausted after working all day
- She is totally convinced that she will get the job
- The new policy is totally unfair to employees
Antonyms
partially
incompletely
slightly
moderately
fairly
reasonably
somewhat
rather
barely
mildly
insufficiently
inadequately
incompletely
limitedly
restrictedly
conditionally
relatively
incomparably
unequally
disproportionately
asymmetrically
unevenly
inadequately