totally
/ˈtəʊ.tə.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To the fullest extent or degree.
Adverb
Examples
They've totally demolished the bank on Main Street.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Very; extremely.
AdverbRegister: colloquial
Examples
That was totally wicked!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “totally” mean?
To the fullest extent or degree.
Is “totally” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.