TOTALLY Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

totally

adverb

ˈtō-tᵊl-ē

Definition of totally

as in completely

to a full extent or degree I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration

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as in systematically

with attention to all aspects or details he made totally sure the door was locked when he left the house

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Recent Examples of totally And Stephen is, of course a professional, and totally knew the tune. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Not only is this replacement for the rather ramshackle Manor Ground and its multitude of different stands totally devoid of character and located on an anonymous retail park, miles from the city centre. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 From a trio of totally tubular ’80s acts to artistic observations on the Golden State and performances by future opera stars, there are a lot of great shows to catch this weekend and beyond. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 The structure formed by the gas and dust, visible in the new observations as complex rings and shells, is an astronomical phenomenon researchers still don’t totally understand. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for totally

Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally

Adverb

Accessible only by boat and completely untouched, CNN’s Leroy Ah Ben explores this gem known mostly to locals.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
When the researchers removed the neurons, the heart stopped functioning completely.

— Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

Economists studying the post-recession years have found this asymmetry systematically rewarded people who already owned capital before the crash and penalized everyone who didn’t yet have any.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Effective succession planning is less about identifying a successor and more about systematically building leadership capability across the organization.

— Blazy Flash, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of systematically

Adverb

The Puerto Rican boxer had brain surgery but never fully recovered from his injuries, identified as a large subdural hematoma, and was in a persistent vegetative state.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Based on the state’s funding formula, the district is only 70% fully funded, down from 73% last year.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of fully

Adverb

If Menorca were instead described as a refreshing gazpacho, this 18th-century rural estate converted into a luxury hotel would be the perfectly satisfying last spoonful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Swift’s engagement ring, which has been estimated to have a minimum value of $550,000, fits perfectly with the band, Fitzpatrick noted.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

Phillips 66 has a chemicals joint venture with Chevron that each side has a right of first refusal to acquire wholly; previous efforts to sell the business from both Chevron and Phillips’ end have run into hurdles, other people said.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Krishnan rightly points out that actively suppressing language ought to be condemned, but that suppression and obsolescence are wholly different.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026