American English

How to pronounce utterly

adverbB2Common word
UHderlee

/ˈə.ɾɚ.li/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Used to emphasize that something is complete or extreme.

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Meanings & examples

adverb

Used to emphasize that something is complete or extreme.

The plan was utterly impossible.

She felt utterly exhausted after the trip.

Good to know

Utterly is a very strong word and usually comes before an adjective. Use it mainly with words such as impossible, wrong, or exhausted.

Common phrases & grammar

utterly impossible · utterly wrong · utterly ridiculous · utterly exhausted

utterly + adjective

be + utterly + adjective

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