utterly

/ˈʌt.ə(ɹ).li/

ɅT · ə(ɹ) · li (3 syllables)

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Definition

Completely; entirely; to the fullest extent.

Etymology

From utter + -ly.

Example Sentences

  • "Well, now we are utterly lost."
  • "I have failed you utterly."
  • "An utterly emphatic 5-0 victory was ultimately capped by two wonder strikes in the last two minutes from Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner. Before that, England had utterly dominated to take another purposeful stride towards the 2013 European Championship in Israel. They have already established a five-point buffer at the top of Group Eight."
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