utterly
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of utterly
A Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; utter 2, -ly
Example Sentences
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"Simply creating an organisation on paper is utterly meaningless; the question is how we can turn it into a truly living, functioning body," he said.
From Barron's
"It strikes me as... utterly alien to me."
From BBC
Robert Kaplow's dense and literary script is utterly dominated by Hawke, who told one journalist he had more dialogue in the first 30 minutes of screentime than in the entirety of his last four films.
From Barron's
President Buchanan, utterly failing to understand his country’s deep divisions, tried to subdue public opinion by labeling slavery’s expansion “a matter of but little practical importance.”
From Literature
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A name is supposed to be your destiny, it’s supposed to give you power, but I was utterly powerless.
From Literature
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