Completely and utterly Meaning in English

expression

US

kəmˈpɫitɫi/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈətɝɫi

kuhm-PLEE-tlee and UHT-ur-lee

UK

kəmplˈiːtli/ /ˈænd/ /ˈʌtəli

kuhm-PLEE-tlee and UTT-uh-lee

Definition

Used to emphasize that something is true to the highest degree, leaving no doubt or exception.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is formal or emphatic, often used for strong negative or positive statements. Typical before adjectives or verbs (e.g., 'completely and utterly wrong'). Not used for minor things. Avoid redundancy with similar intensifiers (e.g., 'completely and absolutely').

• Spanish: totalmente y absolutamente
• Portuguese (BR): completamente e absolutamente
• Portuguese (PT): completamente e absolutamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 完全彻底地
• Chinese (Traditional): 完全徹底地
• Hindi: पूरी तरह से और बिल्कुल
• Arabic: تماماً وبشكل مطلق
• Bengali: সম্পূর্ণ এবং পুরোপুরি
• Russian: полностью и абсолютно
• Japanese: 完全に、そして徹底的に
• Vietnamese: hoàn toàn và tuyệt đối
• Korean: 완전히 그리고 철저히
• Turkish: tamamen ve bütünüyle
• Urdu: بالکل اور مکمل طور پر
• Indonesian: sepenuhnya dan sama sekali

Example Sentences

This is completely and utterly wrong.

basic

I am completely and utterly sure about my answer.

basic

She was completely and utterly alone.

basic

I was completely and utterly shocked by the news.

natural

That plan has completely and utterly failed.

natural

I completely and utterly forgot about your birthday!

natural