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UK/["/ˈʌtəli/"]/US/["/ˈʌtərli/"]/

Meaning of Utterly

completely

In simple words: completely or very much

Utterly in a sentence

  • We're so utterly different from each other.
  • She utterly failed to convince them.

How to use Utterly

Use 'utterly' in both spoken and written English to emphasize the totality of an action or state. It is more intense than just saying 'very'. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation, where simpler terms are often preferred.

Grammar pattern

utterly + adjective/adverb

Memory hint

Sounds like 'utter lie' — imagine someone completely lying about something.

Related words

Collocations with Utterly

  • utterly amazed
  • utterly ridiculous
  • utterly defeated
  • utterly confused
  • utterly hopeless

Opposites of Utterly

Common mistakes with Utterly

  • Confused with 'totally' in overly casual contexts.
  • Using 'utterly' for countable nouns, which is incorrect.

Compare Utterly with Completely, Totally, Entirely, Fully, Absolutely

Utterly appears in

The Oxford 50002064The Fellowship Of The Ring2740
The Lord Of The RingsThe return of the king
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Utterly in other languages

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Frequently asked questions about Utterly

What does Utterly mean?

completely or very much

What is the definition of Utterly?

completely

How do you use Utterly in a sentence?

We're so utterly different from each other.

Can you give another example of Utterly?

She utterly failed to convince them.

What are synonyms for Utterly?

Common alternatives include completely, totally, entirely, fully, absolutely.

What is the opposite of Utterly?

Opposite meanings include partially, slightly.

What words go with Utterly?

It commonly pairs with utterly amazed, utterly ridiculous, utterly defeated, utterly confused, utterly hopeless.

What are common mistakes when using Utterly?

Confused with 'totally' in overly casual contexts. Using 'utterly' for countable nouns, which is incorrect.

How do you pronounce Utterly?

US: /["/ˈʌtərli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʌtəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Utterly?

Use 'utterly' in both spoken and written English to emphasize the totality of an action or state. It is more intense than just saying 'very'. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation, where simpler terms are often preferred.

What CEFR level is Utterly?

"Utterly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.