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utterly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʌtɚli/ · UK /ˈʌtəli/

utterly means: Completely, with nothing left out or no possibility of doubt.

adverb

COMPLETELYB2

Completely, with nothing left out or no possibility of doubt.

  • That idea is utterly ridiculous.
  • The two sisters have utterly different tastes.
  • After the journey, we were utterly exhausted.

Similar words: completely, totally, entirely, absolutely

Opposites: partly

Common phrases: utterly ridiculous, utterly impossible, utterly exhausted, utterly different

adjective

COMPLETELYB2

Completely; used especially to make a negative description stronger.

  • His excuse was utterly absurd.
  • The old phone is utterly useless now.
  • They found the conditions utterly unacceptable.

Similar words: completely, totally, entirely

Opposites: partly

Common phrases: utterly absurd, utterly wrong, utterly useless, utterly unacceptable

Questions about utterly

What does utterly mean?

Completely, with nothing left out or no possibility of doubt.

What is utterly in other languages?

Türkçe: tamamen · Español: completamente · Français: complètement · Deutsch: völlig · Italiano: completamente · 日本語: 完全に

How do you pronounce utterly?

In American English /ˈʌtɚli/; in British English /ˈʌtəli/.

How do you use utterly in a sentence?

That idea is utterly ridiculous. The two sisters have utterly different tastes.

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