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utterly

 

[ หˆสŒtษ™rli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น totalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅ€ เคคเคฐเคน เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vรถllig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepenuhnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะปะบะพะฒะธั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ caล‚kowicie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŒๅ…จใซ(ใ‹ใ‚“ใœใ‚“ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท totalement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ completamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tamamen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„์ „ํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ุงู…ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naprosto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบplne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎŒๅ…จๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popolnoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alveg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏะปะดะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tamamilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ completamente

Etymology

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

See also: utterance, uttering.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,766, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.