utterly
/ˈʌtərli/adverb★Intermediate
formalinformal
Completely or entirely; to the fullest extent possible.
She was utterly exhausted after the marathon.
The plan utterly failed due to poor execution.
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Often used to emphasize the intensity or completeness of a state or action.
Collocations
utterly destroyedcompletely ruinedutterly amazedcompletely astonished
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💡Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'utterly' to emphasize the extent of something, often in negative or extreme contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'utterly,' from Old English 'ūte' (outside) + '-ly' (adverb suffix).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts to intensify a statement.
Word Breakdown
utter
complete or entire
root-ly
adverb suffix
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