totally
/ˈtoʊtəli/
completely or entirely
I totally agree with your opinion.
I completely agree with your opinion.
informal
completely or entirely
She was totally exhausted after the marathon.
She was completely exhausted after the marathon.
That movie was totally amazing!
That movie was completely amazing!
Often used for emphasis in informal contexts.
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Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'totally' to emphasize agreement or strong feelings.
Word Origin
From 'total' + '-ly' (adverbial suffix). 'Total' comes from Latin 'totalis', meaning 'whole' or 'entire'.
Usage Notes
Common in informal speech and writing. Can sometimes be used sarcastically to mean 'not at all'.
Word Breakdown
total
whole or entire
root-ly
adverbial suffix
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