UTTERLY Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

utterly

adverb

ˈə-tər-lē

Definition of utterly

as in completely

to a full extent or degree we are in fact utterly out of ideas

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as in highly

to a large extent or degree was utterly overwhelmed by the demands on her time

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Recent Examples of utterly To be utterly yourself by being more interested in others - a clue for any of us trying out different personas. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 There were four outlandish, outcast characters, whom Goldberg utterly embodied with something as slight as the crossing of her eyes or the dragging of her leg. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026 Silver is particularly interesting because it's also found in utterly ancient meteorites called CI chondrites. — Rahul Rao, Space.com, 23 July 2026 Swirling with humor, beguiling suspects, and an endearing second-chance romance, this crime puzzle is utterly irresistible. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for utterly

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People who come here and spend the whole day leave feeling completely renewed.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.

— Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

Disability discharge Borrowers who become totally and permanently disabled may qualify to have eligible federal student loans discharged through the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge program.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
On the totally other end of the experience spectrum, there’s the Casino De Ibiza, which is part of the Ibiza Gran Hotel complex.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of totally

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Fleet to increase to 100 by mid-2027 That would greatly expand where the trucks can deliver.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Also, what would happen to the College Sports Commission, the main NIL enforcement arm that spends the bulk of its time analyzing third-party NIL deals that would be greatly reduced under this arrangement?

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

And while enough baseball (and IL time) has happened since then to dim Mayer’s star considerably, there’s enough promise left in him to get Law riled up about the trade.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Tidwell won’t be the only young player getting considerably more run over the next two months.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of fully

Adverb

But the version posed to voters this year would take much longer — with the city’s first even-year election happening in 2034.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The move suggests Beijing is expanding its long-range strike capability across a much larger fleet instead of limiting it to a few advanced vessels.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

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