completely
word · lemma: complete
/kəmˈpɫitɫi/
kuhm-PLEET-lee
/kəmplˈiːtli/
kuhm-PLEET-lee
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is whole, total, or without anything left out.
Usage & Nuances
'Completely' is used for strong emphasis, similar to 'totally' or 'entirely.' It can modify adjectives ('completely wrong') or verbs ('completely understand'). More formal than slang options like 'totally.' Can sound extreme.
Spanish: completamente - totalmentePortuguese (BR): completamente - totalmentePortuguese (PT): completamente - totalmenteChinese (Simplified): 完全地 - 完全Chinese (Traditional): 完全地 - 完全Hindi: पूरी तरह से - पूरी तरहArabic: تمامًا - كليًاBengali: সম্পূর্ণরূপে - পুরোপুরিRussian: полностью - совершенноJapanese: 完全にVietnamese: hoàn toànKorean: 완전히Turkish: tamamen - bütünüyleUrdu: بالکل - مکمل طور پرIndonesian: sepenuhnya - sama sekali
Example Sentences
The room was completely dark.
basic
She completely forgot my birthday.
basic
This answer is completely wrong.
basic
Sorry, I completely spaced out for a minute.
natural
You’re completely right—this makes no sense.
natural
The place has completely changed since last year.
natural