adverb

utterly

UH-tuh-lee

adverb

Completely; totally; to the fullest extent.

"The trip was utterly exhausting."

"I am utterly convinced she is right."

How to Use Utterly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed before an adjective to mean "completely" — usually for emphasis.

Common pairings

utterly ridiculous utterly convinced utterly exhausted

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The trip was _____ exhausting.

From utter + -ly.

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