Meaning & Definition of word "Utterly"
Utterly
/ˈʌtərli/
adverb:
- 1. Completely and without qualification; absolutely.
- Example: She was utterly amazed by the performance.
- 2. To an extreme or intense degree.
- Example: The weather left us utterly exhausted after the hike.
- 3. In a total or outright manner.
- Example: He was utterly unconcerned about the consequences.
- 4. Entirely or wholly.
- Example: The plan was utterly flawed from the start.
- 5. Used to emphasize the lack of any positive quality.
- Example: The movie was utterly boring and difficult to sit through.
Etymology
●From utter + -ly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
utterly defeated:
completely defeated or overwhelmed.
utterly ridiculous:
so absurd that it's laughable.
utterly confused:
completely puzzled or unsure.
Related Words
utter:
to express audibly or to declare.
utterance:
a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.
Slang Meanings of utterly
Meaning: totally
● Example Sentence: That movie was utterly boring, dude.
Meaning: completely
● Example Sentence: I'm utterly done with this nonsense.