The difference between Completely and Utterly

When used as adverbs, completely means in a complete manner, whereas utterly means completely, entirely, to the fullest extent.


check bellow for the other definitions of Completely and Utterly

  1. Completely as an adverb (manner):

    In a complete manner

    Examples:

    "Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

  2. Completely as an adverb (degree):

    To the fullest extent or degree; totally.

    Examples:

    "He is completely mad."

  1. Utterly as an adverb:

    completely, entirely, to the fullest extent

    Examples:

    "Well, now we are utterly lost."

    "I have failed you utterly."

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