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totally Synonyms
Another word for totally
Choosing another word for totally depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Completely; wholly; to a full or absolute extent.
Usage Example
"The ancient ruins were completely covered by dense jungle vegetation."
Strongest
completely
entirely
wholly
fully
altogether
utterly
Strong
absolutely
thoroughly
• adverb (Context 2)
(Informal) Used as a general intensifier to add emphasis to a statement or action; definitely or really.
Usage Example
"I had completely forgotten that our project presentation was scheduled for today."
Strongest
completely
really
definitely
absolutely
Strong
truly
utterly
positively
• 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?" "absolutely!""
Strongest
absolutely
definitely
completely
Strong
certainly
for sure
agreed
exact
indeed
Opposites of totally
The opposite of totally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
partly
no way
partially
incompletely
never
hardly
barely
scarcely
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Totally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/totally