totally
/ˈtoʊtəli/adverb★Beginner
informal
Completely or entirely; to the fullest extent.
I totally agree with your opinion.
I completely agree with your opinion.
The project was totally successful.
The project was entirely successful.
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Often used in informal speech to emphasize agreement or strong approval.
Collocations
totally agreeto completely agree with someonetotally wrongcompletely incorrecttotally differententirely different
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Related Phrases
totally notphrase
not at all
totally radslang
completely awesome (slang)
💡Pro Tip
Emphasis in Informal Speech
Use 'totally' to show strong agreement or enthusiasm in casual settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Avoid using 'totally' in formal writing; opt for 'completely' or 'entirely' instead.
📖Word Origin
From 'total' (from Latin 'totalis') + '-ly' (adverbial suffix).
📝Usage Notes
Common in casual conversation but can sound overly emphatic in formal writing.
Word Breakdown
total
whole or entire
root-ly
adverbial suffix
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