Utterly: meaning, definitions and examples

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utterly

[ ˈʌtərli ]

^{Context #1}

to emphasize

completely and without qualification; absolutely.

Synonyms

absolutely, completely, entirely, totally

Examples of usage

She was utterly confused by his explanation.
The news left him utterly speechless.
The beauty of the sunset was utterly breathtaking.

^{Context #2}

to express extreme emotions

used for emphasis or to express strong feelings or opinions about something.

Synonyms

exceedingly, extremely, incredibly, unbelievably

Examples of usage

I am utterly exhausted after the long journey.
The concert was utterly fantastic.
The idea of swimming with sharks is utterly terrifying.

Translations

Translations of the word "utterly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 totalmente

🇮🇳 पूरी तरह से

🇩🇪 völlig

🇮🇩 sepenuhnya

🇺🇦 цілковито

🇵🇱 całkowicie

🇯🇵 完全に(かんぜんに)

🇫🇷 totalement

🇪🇸 completamente

🇹🇷 tamamen

🇰🇷 완전히

🇸🇦 تمامًا

🇨🇿 naprosto

🇸🇰 úplne

🇨🇳 完全地

🇸🇮 popolnoma

🇮🇸 alveg

🇰🇿 мүлдем

🇬🇪 სრულიად

🇦🇿 tamamilə

🇲🇽 completamente

Word origin

The word 'utterly' originated from Middle English 'utterli', from the adjective 'utter'. 'Utter' in turn came from Old English 'ūtera', meaning 'outer' or 'utter'. Over time, the meaning shifted to convey completeness or extremeness.