# utterly

Pronunciation: US say "UT-ur-lee" /ˈʌt.ɚ.li/; UK say "UT-uh-lee" /ˈʌt.ə(ɹ).li/

## Adverb

1. Completely and entirely; to the fullest possible extent.
   - Simple: Completely, with no part left out.
   - _The committee utterly rejected the proposal within minutes._
   - _She remained utterly convinced of her own innocence throughout the trial._

## Origin

Formed from "utter" combined with the suffix "-ly".

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