Meaning & Definition of word "Completely"
Completely
/kəmˈpliːtli/
adverb:
- 1. Totally or entirely; without any part left over.
- Example: I am completely satisfied with the service.
- 2. In a manner that leaves no part unfilled or uncompleted.
- Example: She completely understood the instructions.
- 3. To the fullest extent; utterly.
- Example: The project was completely finished ahead of schedule.
- 4. To an absolute degree.
- Example: He was completely unaware of the situation.
- 5. Absolutely; in every respect.
- Example: The novel was completely different from the movie adaptation.
Etymology
●From the Middle English 'compleet', from Latin 'completus', meaning 'fulfilled, completed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
completely honest:
Being entirely truthful without any deception.
completely out of control:
Not able to be managed or handled.
completely at ease:
Feeling entirely comfortable and relaxed.
Related Words
complete:
To make something whole or full.
completion:
The action of completing or finishing something.
completeness:
The state of being complete.
Slang Meanings of completely
Meaning: Totally
● Example Sentence: That party was totally crazy!
Meaning: Fully
● Example Sentence: I'm fully booked this weekend!
Meaning: All in
● Example Sentence: I'm all in for this adventure!