Prime numbers are like life; they are completely logical, but impossible to find the rules for, even if you spend all your time thinking about it.
Source: tatoeba (1844)
Completely
/kəmˈpliːtli/
Synonyms for "completely" (240 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (48)
Adverb(10 words)
a outranceabsolutelyall outaltogetherand sinkerat lengthbeyond all boundsbeyond comparebeyond comparisonbeyond measureblastcategoricallycleanclearclearlycoldcomprehensivelydeaddeeplydirectly
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Adverb(12 words)
absolutelyall the wayall-outaltogetherand barreland sinkerat largeat lengthblindcap-a-piecategoricallydetailly
Noun(2 words)
all aroundcomplete answer
Adjective(3 words)
Strong matches (72)
downrighten masseentirelyessentiallyexactlyexclusivelyexhaustivelyexplicitlyexpresslyextremelyfairlyfaultlesslyflatflat outflatlyflawlesslyfullfullyfundamentallyglobally
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headheart and soulhookhundred per centideallyimmaculatelyimmeasurablyimpeccablyin and outin detailin extensoin fullin full measurein particularin the extremein totoincalculablyinclusivelyindefinitelyinfallibly
Adverb(23 words)
downrightentirelyexhaustivelyfinallyfirst and lastflat outflat-outfrom a to zfrom aardvark to zymurgyfrom head to toefrom soup to nutsfrom stem to sternfrom the rooter to the tooterfrom top to bottomfrom top to toehandsomelyhead to foothead to tailhead to toeheartily
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Adverb(3 words)
Related words (120)
infinitelyinside outintegrallyjustjust rightlargelylengthlinelockminutelymostone and alloutrightparticularlyperfectlypreciselypurelyquiteradicallyroot
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root and branchroundlysimplyslamslapspecificallyspotlesslystarkstockthoroughlythroughthrough-and-throughthroughoutto the hilttotallytout a faittrulyunambiguouslyunconditionallyunequivocallyunreservedlyup and downutterlyverywellwholesomewhollywith a vengeance
Adverb(31 words)
Adverb(12 words)
maximallymost voidpurely conceptual educationrightsheerlysolidlystarklythoroughlyutteringlyutterlywell documented datawhole
Noun(21 words)
more absolutemore absolutelymore completemore coveredmore finishedmost compiledmost entiremost inediblemost mediocremost nonediblemost single-stagemost surface contactmost total energymost unlabelledmost wholerip apartroundthrough composed formwell developedwell maintained records
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Determiner(2 words)
most closed systemmost total
Verb(1 words)
wash off mud
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: entirely, totally, wholly, a outrance, abjectly.
- Sentence evidence is available for completely, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "completely".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "completely"
Keep "completely" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "completely" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "completely", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "completely" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadverbdegree adverb
More specific
4 entriesCollocations
5 entriescompletely differentcompletely finishedcompletely satisfiedcompletely surecompletely unrelated
Inflections
2 entriesmore completelymost completely
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
20 total sentences available.
If you raise an eyebrow, it can mean "I want to have sex with you", but also "I find that what you just said is completely idiotic."
Source: tatoeba (1845)
My life would be completely empty without you.
Source: tatoeba (18047)
The sky was completely dark.
Source: tatoeba (18284)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "completely"?
Closest matches include entirely, totally, wholly, a outrance, abjectly.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "completely"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.