totally

adverb

to·​tal·​ly ˈtō-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
Synonyms of totallynext
: in a total manner : to a total or complete degree : wholly, entirely

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Examples of totally in a Sentence

That's a totally different issue. I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration.
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Matching offer sheets could have totally blown up any of those teams’ salary outlooks. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Each spot also comes with a large outdoor area that’s totally yours, complete with a plunge pool. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 This Madewell tee is my perfect cut—not cropped and not loose, but still totally comfy. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026 People like having genres and different categories to place me in, which is totally fine. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for totally

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First Known Use

1509, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of totally was in 1509

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totally

adverb
to·​tal·​ly ˈtōt-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce totally (audio)
1
: in a total manner : wholly
2
: as a whole

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