The Word 'utterly' is an adverb used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb as completely, without qualification; absolutely.
Example Sentences:
- He utterly gutted the car to install the new engine. (modifies the verb 'gutted')
- As the floodwater continued to rise, the situation seemed utterly hopeless. (modifies the adjective 'hopeless')
- Leaning on her cell bars, Rosie silently watched the sunrise, utterly exhausted by her wild night in the Center County Penitentiary. (modifies the adjective 'exhausted')
- She sang about being utterly, madly in love. (modifies the adverb 'madly')