Giving emphasis to a prefix to a verb: completely, utterly, quite. See also all-to at phrases 14. With verbs formed with be-, prefix.

Giving emphasis to a prefix to a verb: completely, utterly, quite. See also all-to at phrases 14. With verbs formed with to-, prefix2. Obsolete.

Utterly, completely.

Thoroughly, completely, utterly, absolutely: = throughout, adv. 3.

Quite; entirely; altogether.

Modifying an adjective or past participle; = thoroughly, adv. Cf. through, adv. 2b. Now colloquial.

Completely, entirely; positively, absolutely, utterly. Now chiefly modifying adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases.

Absolutely, entirely, thoroughly; very; just, really, truly. Now regional (chiefly U.S. and Scottish).

Of degree or extent: thoroughly, completely, fully, utterly, really. In later use regional (now only U.S. regional).

Completely, fully; thoroughly. Also as an intensifier. Cf. clean, adv. 5. Now chiefly colloquial and regional.

To the fullest degree; perfectly, completely; thoroughly, very well. Also (and in earliest use) in finely well. Obsolete (Scottish, English regional…

With verbs, frequently in the past participle, indicating thorough completion of the action.

Completely, altogether; = quite, adv. 1. humorous and rare in later use.

In a complete or utter manner; to an absolute or extreme degree; altogether, entirely, absolutely; fully, thoroughly, out and out.

Entirely, absolutely; in an unqualified manner; = utterly, adv. †outerly not: not at all, in no way. Obsolete.

Fully, amply, comprehensively.

As an intensive (= stark, adv.) in straight blind, straight dead. Obsolete.

Wholly, entirely, completely; wholly and utterly, absolutely.

To the fullest extent or degree; absolutely, utterly, completely. Cf. sense A. 6. Modifying an adjective, esp. in stark mad; also (Nautical) stark…

Absolutely, quite.

Entirely, absolutely. Obsolete.

Thoroughly, completely. (Cf. A. 12). Obsolete. rare.

With reference to direction in space: straight out; directly onward; straight ahead. Obsolete.

In an incomparable manner or degree; in a way that does not admit of comparison; beyond comparison.

To the fullest extent; in the highest degree; entirely, wholly, utterly. In later use frequently as simple intensifier.

Simply, only; absolutely, unconditionally; Law (in early use esp. Scots Law) without any condition or qualification.

In a manner or to an extent characterized by staring, as of a mad or (now less commonly) blind person; esp. as staring blind, staring mad. In later…

= quite, adv. 1.

Completely, thoroughly; exceedingly, very. Now chiefly colloquial.

Completely, absolutely, entirely, exactly, precisely, just.

= merely, adv.2

= incomparably, adv. Obsolete.

Entirely, absolutely. Obsolete.

Without anything omitted or left; without any exception that may vitiate the statement, without… with prepositions and adverbs, as against, without, b…

Completely, quite, entirely, thoroughly; = clean, adv. 5. Obsolete exc. dialect and U.S.

Absolutely, purely, entirely; unequivocally; downright. Now frequently modified by just. In recent use, originally U.S. colloquial.

Absolutely, entirely; quite, altogether.

To the fullest extent or degree; absolutely, utterly, completely. Cf. sense A. 6. Modifying a verb. (In quots. perhaps also with implications of…

Modifying an adjective, adverb, or phrase. Entirely, quite, altogether. Frequently as an intensifier.

Modifying a verb: without any limitation or reserve; completely, absolutely; outright. Now rare.

Without exception; without doubt; absolutely. Also as an intensifier: completely, utterly.

Downright, absolutely, positively, plainly; entirely, fully, quite. Cf. dead, adv. 2.

In the unqualified sense of the statement; absolutely, completely.

Sheer; quite; altogether. Also elliptical quite mad.

As an intensifier: completely, absolutely, quite. In modern use often in negative context. Now chiefly North American colloquial.

Hence more generally: Utterly, entirely, absolutely, quite. (Cf. A. 31a) Esp. dead broke (see broke, adj. 3a), dead certain, dead easy, dead frozen…

In a rank manner (in various senses of the adjective).

To the fullest extent or degree; absolutely, utterly, completely. Cf. sense A. 6. Modifying an adverb or adverbial phrase. Now esp. in stark out of…

Completely, absolutely, altogether, quite. Used chiefly to qualify an adverb or preposition, or with verbs expressing removal, separation, cleavage…

Modifying an adjective: to the fullest extent or degree; absolutely, utterly, completely.

Flatly; downright; thoroughly, completely; without pause or interruption.

colloquial. Absolutely, entirely; finally, decisively. Obsolete.

Completely, entirely, wholly; thoroughly; purely, simply. (Cf. sheer, adv.)

Completely, extremely. Now only in rank bad. Cf. sense A. 17a.

To an utter degree; quite, altogether.

figurative. Directly, exactly, precisely, definitely (in effect, sense, quality, etc.). Now rare.

To the fullest extent; to the utmost; utterly, entirely. Cf. to the proof at proof, n. 9a. Obsolete.

Absolutely; without exception or question. Obsolete.

In a downright manner; straightforwardly, directly; utterly, outright. Cf. downright, adv.

Modifying an adjective: completely, thoroughly; downright.

Solidly, firmly, completely, etc.; certainly, surely.

(a) Neatly, skilfully. See also to box clever at box, v.1 phrases 4. (b) Completely, quite, clean (dialect; cf. cleverly, adv. 5).

No less than; absolutely; actually, positively, really. In weakened sense: neither more nor less than… Modifying noun phrases.

Thoroughly, completely, out-and-out; also (U.S.) all hollow. colloquial.

Wholly and exclusively, solely.

Absolutely, unreservedly. Obsolete.

Downright; quite; completely, utterly. Now rare.

Fairly, fully, completely; quite, ‘clean’. Now dialect and U.S. Cf. clever, adv.

†Absolutely, positively.

Finely, precisely; in a delicate or understated manner or style.

Misprint for in point: see quot. 1753 at point, n.1 phrases 1f(c) for the correct reading.

Used as an intensifier, modifying an adjective or adverb: absolutely, completely, utterly. Frequently expressing frustration, anger, dislike…

colloquial. Completely, absolutely, positively. Now rare.

Without qualification or reservation; absolutely, thoroughly.

In an irredeemable manner; to an irredeemable extent; so as to be past redemption; hopelessly, absolutely, utterly.

Definitely; expressly, explicitly; directly, downright; with assurance or confidence; for certain.

Chiefly U.S. Usually as an intensifier: absolutely, completely, utterly. Frequently expressing frustration, anger, dislike, etc. Cf. cussed, adv.

Originally and chiefly Scottish and Irish English. Heartily, from the heart; (occasionally more generally) utterly, completely. Only as a…

Thoroughly; extremely; correctly. Frequently in good and proper (see good and at good, adj. 12c). Now colloquial.

As an intensive: Right, clean; completely.

Starkly, utterly (in privative sense).

Thoroughly, completely; exactly. Originally dialect and U.S., now colloquial.

Used with adverbial force. Completely, entirely; directly.

Faultlessly; perfectly in all respects; utterly, absolutely. Frequently ironic or with implication of an undesirable level of perfection. Cf. plupe…

In an unmitigated manner; without lessening or softening; unrelievedly; without qualification; utterly, absolutely.

Completely, thoroughly.

Unrectifiably; utterly, absolutely.

slang (originally U.S.). To a great degree; to the limit of endurance; utterly; completely.

Complete, thorough, arrant. Also as adv.

As an intensifier: quite; very; positively.

In a thorough manner or degree; in every part or detail; in all respects; with nothing left undone; fully, completely, wholly, entirely, perfectly…

in an ingrained manner or degree, thoroughly.

= fucking, adv.

Used as an intensifier. Cf. also motherfucking, adv.

Very, completely. Usually as an intensifier modifying adjectives expressing penury or intoxication, esp. in stone (and other variants) motherless…

Caribbean. Used to emphasize a previous adjective or adverb: absolutely, definitely; indeed, even.

Intensively with adjectives in non-similative use (after stone-broke adj. at compounds 2a): completely, utterly, ‘plumb’, as stone crazy, stone drunk…

colloquial. As an intensifier: thoroughly, utterly; excessively, to the limit of one's tolerance.

colloquial. In extended use: irreversibly, irredeemably; extremely; utterly, totally.