When can I use utterly?
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- When can I use utterly?
- Is utterly a good word?
- What is meant by the word utter?
- What is the similar meaning of utter?
- What does utterly disgusting mean?
- Is utterly formal?
- What does utterly alone mean?
- What is the antonym of uttered?
- What are antonyms for uttered?
- What is the adjective form of the word lethargy?
When can I use utterly?
You use utterly to emphasize that something is very great in extent, degree, or amount. Everything about the country seemed utterly different from what I'd experienced before. The new laws coming in are utterly ridiculous.
Is utterly a good word?
When you're laying it on thick, utterly is an utterly useful word: it means something similar to completely, totally, or very. Something utterly disappointing is extremely disappointing. Something utterly wonderful is wonderful times ten. When you get tired of writing very, utterly is a good word choice.
What is meant by the word utter?
transitive verb. 1a : to send forth as a sound utter a sigh. b : to give utterance to : pronounce, speak refused to utter his name. c : to give public expression to : express in words utter an opinion. 2 : to put (notes, currency, etc.)
What is the similar meaning of utter?
Some common synonyms of utter are air, broach, express, vent, and voice. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.
What does utterly disgusting mean?
If you have an utterly disgusted hatred of something, you have a loathing for it. ... To loathe something is to abhor or strongly dislike it; the Old English root of both loathe and loathing is laðian, to be disgusted with.
Is utterly formal?
To answer your other question, while utterly isn't truly colloquial, it's best to avoid it in formal settings.
What does utterly alone mean?
You use utterly to emphasize that something is very great in extent, degree, or amount.
What is the antonym of uttered?
Opposite of communicated in a verbal manner. nonvocal. unvoiced. voiceless. silent.
What are antonyms for uttered?
What is the opposite of uttered?
| nonvocal | banned |
|---|---|
| suppressed | withdrawn |
| withheld | unspoken |
| written | paper |
| unarticulated | non-verbal |
What is the adjective form of the word lethargy?
lethargic \luh-THAHR-jik\ adjective. 1 : of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish 2 : indifferent, apathetic.
