utter
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: uttermore · utmost · uttermost · utters
Sense 1
To the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
Adjective
Examples
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
Of decisions, replies, etc.: made in an unconditional or unqualified manner; decisive, definite.
Adjective
Examples
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 3
Senses relating to expressing sounds, etc., or disclosing something — Sometimes preceded by forth, out, etc.: to produce (a cry, speech, or other sounds) with the voice.
Verb
Examples
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 4
Senses relating to expressing sounds, etc., or disclosing something — To verbally express or report (a desire or emotion, an idea or thought, etc.).
Verb
Examples
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 “utter” mean?
To the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
Is “utter” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.