utterly

[uht-er-lee]

adverb

1. in an utter manner; completely: absolutely.

   Synonyms: totally, wholly, fully, entirely

ˈutterly

/ ˈʌtəlɪ /

adverb

1. (intensifier)

   I'm utterly miserable

Word History and Origins

Origin of utterly¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; utter ², -ly

Related Words

• absolutely 
• altogether 
• completely 
• entirely 
• extremely 
• fully 
• perfectly 
• quite 
• thoroughly 
• totally 
• wholly