utterly

adverb C1

Meaning

"Utterly" is an adverb that conveys a sense of complete or total extent, often used to emphasize the absolute nature of a condition, state, or action, typically in contexts where intensity or extremity is being highlighted.
💡 While "utterly" is often used for emphasis, it is important to distinguish it from less intense alternatives like "completely" or "totally," as it conveys a stronger sense of finality or extremity.

Example Sentences

The experiment was utterly crucial for validating the new hypothesis .
The project was utterly successful , exceeding all our expectations .
The proposal was utterly rejected due to numerous critical flaws .
The report was utterly clear and easy to understand .

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