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Definition of totally

totally

/ˈtoʊtəli/
to · tal · ly
Adjective:total
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• adverb

1

Completely; wholly; to a full or absolute extent.

Example

"The ancient ruins were totally covered by dense jungle vegetation."

2

(Informal) Used as a general intensifier to add emphasis to a statement or action; definitely or really.

Example

"I had totally forgotten that our project presentation was scheduled for today."

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• interjection

1

(Informal) Used in conversation to express strong agreement or affirmation.

Example

""Do you think we should review the study guide one more time?" "Totally!""

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• Rhymes for totally

• Nearby Words

totalitarian
totalitarianism
totality
totally
tote
totem
totemic

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'total' (derived via Old French from Medieval Latin totalis, from Latin totus meaning 'all' or 'whole') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Totally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/totally
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