1utter1 (ˈʌtə
)
Definitions
verb
- to give audible expression to (something) ⇒
to utter a growl
- criminal law to put into circulation (counterfeit coin, forged banknotes, etc)
- (tr) to make publicly known; publish ⇒
to utter slander
- obsolete to give forth, issue, or emit
Alternative Forms
ˈutterable adjective ˈutterableness noun ˈutterer noun ˈutterless adjectiveWord Origin
C14: probably originally a commercial term, from Middle Dutch ūteren (modern Dutch uiteren ) to make known; related to Middle Low German ūtern to sell, show2utter2 (ˈʌtə)
Definitions
adjective
- (prenominal) (intensifier) ⇒
an utter fool
utter bliss
the utter limit
Word Origin
C15: from Old English utera outer, comparative of ūte out (adv); related to Old High German ūzaro, Old Norse ūtriSynonyms
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Usage examples
Cats were slumbering noisily beneath the TV set and a smallish party of utter strangers were drinking Harp in the saloon lounge.
, Death of an Unknown Man (1987)It's not the utter absurdity of the arguments that is galling.
India Today (2000)The timing of government layoffs on Oct. 18, 2001, left five top microbiologists in utter disbelief.
Globe and Mail (2003)Lady Doreen said: "The idea that people living in the city centre don't want a car is utter rubbish.
Liverpool Daily Post and Echo (2005)Initially, his abortive attempts caused him shame and embarrassment, then utter humiliation and eventually, anger.
, WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS (2002)