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totally Antonyms
Opposite of totally
Because the opposite of totally shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Completely; wholly; to a full or absolute extent.
Usage Example
"The ancient ruins were partially covered by dense jungle vegetation."
Strongest
partially
partly
incompletely
Strong
slightly
somewhat
• adverb (Context 2)
(Informal) Used as a general intensifier to add emphasis to a statement or action; definitely or really.
Usage Example
"I had hardly forgotten that our project presentation was scheduled for today."
Strong
hardly
barely
scarcely
• interjection (Context 3)
(Informal) Used in conversation to express strong agreement or affirmation.
Usage Example
""Do you think we should review the study guide one more time?" "no way!""
Strongest
no way
never
Similar words to totally
Words similar to totally shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
completely
entirely
absolutely
definitely
wholly
fully
really
altogether
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Totally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/totally