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Meaning of utterly
The primary meaning of the word "utterly" is to the greatest possible degree, completely, or totally.
Etymology of utterly
The word "utterly" originates from the Old English word "utter" or "uttor", which is derived from "ūt" meaning "out" and is related to the Old Norse word "útr" and the Gothic word "ut"
Historically, the word "utterly" was used to mean "outwardly" or "externally", but its meaning has evolved to emphasize completeness or totality
Synonyms
completely
totally
entirely
wholly
fully
absolutely
perfectly
thoroughly
utterly
extremely
exceptionally
remarkably
extraordinarily
profoundly
intensely
deeply
drastically
radically
fundamentally
comprehensively
exhaustively
meticulously
painstakingly
scrupulously
meticulously
rigorously
stringently
uncompromisingly
unconditionally
unreservedly
unqualifiedly
Definitions
- Used to emphasize a strong feeling or degree, such as in "I am utterly exhausted"
- * Used to indicate that something is completely or totally something, such as in "The room was utterly silent"
Usage Examples
- The city was utterly destroyed by the earthquake
- * She is utterly convinced that she is right
- * The new policy has utterly failed to address the issue