Somewhat and Utterly

Somewhat

Somewhat adverb - To some degree or extent.

Utterly is an antonym for somewhat.

Utterly

Utterly adverb - To a full extent or degree.
Usage example: we are in fact utterly out of food

Somewhat is an antonym for utterly.

Nearby Word: utter

Both words in one sentence

  • Evil Chancellor However, Lord Kosgan is actually utterly loyal to the Empire; his friction with the somewhat younger Priest-Emperor was originally to make sure that the Empire got a strong ruler
  • Recap / Doctor Who S30 E14 "The Next Doctor" Looking somewhat worried, the Doctor tries bargaining with the Cybers... until blasts of electricity rip into the Cybermen from offscreen, utterly destroying them.
  • Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness Professor Lewis tries to explain a concept to the (somewhat pro)tagonists, and fails utterly.
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