Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: utter
IPA transcription: ['ʌtɚ]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: arrant(a), complete(a), consummate(a), double-dyed(a), everlasting(a), gross(a), perfect(a), pure(a), sodding(a), stark(a), staring(a), thoroughgoing(a), utter(a), unadulterated
    Meaning: without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward"; "a consummate fool"; "a double-dyed villain"; "gross negligence"; "a perfect idiot"; "pure folly"; "what a sodding mess"; "stark staring mad"; "a thoroughgoing villain"; "utter nonsense"; "the unadulterated truth"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give_tongue_to
    Meaning: articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
  • Synonyms: utter, emit, let_out, let_loose
    Meaning: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
  • Synonyms: talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise
    Meaning: express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"
Usage examples
  • "What utter nonsense!" I said.
  • He hung back to utter it at once.
  • I think I am not the first to utter
  • Yes, by God, you are an utter swine!
  • I find it difficult to utter in words
  • Lig-magte fought with utter violence.
  • Eustace stared at it in utter astonishment.
  • Some advised an utter disregard of the law.
  • "Yes." The tone was one of utter conviction.
  • But now he was almost driven to utter reproach.