utterly

adverb

ˈə-tər-lē How to pronounce utterly (audio)
Definition of utterlynext
1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree we are in fact utterly out of ideas

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2
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 In the book, MacLachlan recalls being utterly dumbfounded at having been asked to do something so oblivious at best and cruel at worst. — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 This is because an utterly distinctive element of creation would be missing! — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026 On the verge of its first win in Death Valley in 25 years, the Tar Heels instead came from 14 points ahead to lose, 28-20, against Clemson on a wet, weird and utterly disappointing day for the baby blue faithful. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026 That grim reality can leave us feeling stressed out and utterly powerless. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for utterly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for utterly
  1. completely
  2. highly
  3. totally
  4. greatly
  5. quite
  6. considerably
  7. fully
  8. much
Adverb
  • The third, Surrender, is a massage performed in water, in which the buoyancy and warmth allow the body to completely relax and let go.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • What’s different about this style is that its uppers are completely decorated with small, shimmering crystal details in a silvery, light-catching finish.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • The survey describes a wealthy, highly engaged slice of the generation, not Gen Z consumers generally.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Despite having access to the same highly effective medications, the number of new hepatitis C infections reported across the country steadily increased from 2013-2021 and remained stagnant between 2021-2023.
    — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Classes were totally or partially suspended on Tuesday at 891 schools, according to the Education Ministry.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Us Weekly, which used to be a quasi-People magazine and very friendly, turned into something totally different and gossipy.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of totally
Adverb
  • There were several lessons that Chris Johnson learned that would greatly benefit him during the next two games.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Friday’s really soft jobs report greatly reduced market expectations for an October Fed rate hike, which should help.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of greatly
Adverb
  • Even when Monét isn’t being quite as playful as on past releases, her personality sparkles brighter than her esteemed guests.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
  • No other property in Key West captures the true resort feel quite like this.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Upcoming episodes expand considerably beyond the traditional business world.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Outperformance for the non-magnificent S & P 493 would come at key point for the stock market, which has chugged along fine on the headline level thanks to the megacaps but has seen its breadth weaken considerably beneath the surface.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of considerably
Adverb
  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said during the Oval Office event that building the pipeline will take three years and that exports of liquified natural gas would begin two years after that -- but that was dependent on financing coming through fully.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • These countries will face the costs of aging at much lower income levels than the advanced economies that aged before them, the report says, noting that in Europe, the same shift took several decades.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The models have become much more capable; the pace of improvement from model to model is faster; and the stakes are much higher.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of much

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“Utterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/utterly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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