Totally
ˈtoʊtəli
Definitions
To a complete or extreme degree; entirely.
ˈtoʊtəli
Completely; entirely; absolutely.
I totally agree with you.
💡 Simply: It means 'completely' or 'absolutely.' Imagine you're saying something is SUPER, SUPER, SUPER true or that you're feeling something very, very strongly! Like, "I am totally excited for the party!" or "The pizza was totally delicious!"
👶 For kids: It means 'completely' or 'all the way'.
More Examples
The movie was totally awesome!
She was totally unprepared for the exam.
How It's Used
"I'm totally exhausted after that hike."
"The new design is totally different from the old one."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
totally awesome
Extremely good or excellent; very impressive.
"That concert was totally awesome!"
totally bonkers
Completely crazy or insane.
"The rollercoaster was totally bonkers!"
From 'total' + '-ly', evolving from the Latin 'tōtus' meaning 'whole'. The adverbial form emphasizes completeness or entirety.
The word 'totally' gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in informal communication, as a way to emphasize the completeness of something. It was often used in casual conversation and slang.
Memory tip
Think of a total eclipse - it's totally dark.
Word Origin
"whole"