Utter Definition & Meaning

utter
adjective
  1. 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"
  2. complete; "came to a dead stop"; "utter seriousness"
verb
  1. articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
  2. express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
  3. express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"
  4. put into circulation; "utter counterfeit currency"

Synonyms for utter

arrant adj

without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward

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complete adj

having every necessary or normal part or component or step; "a complete meal"; "a complete wardrobe

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consummate adj

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; "a consummate artist"; "consummate skill"; "a masterful speaker

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dead adv

quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly" completely and without qualification

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emit verb

expel (gases or odors) give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.

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everlasting adj

continuing forever or indefinitely; "the ageless themes of love and revenge"; "eternal truths"; "life everlasting

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express adv

by express; "please send the letter express" not tacit or implied; "her express wish" without unnecessary stops

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gross adj

before any deductions; "gross income" lacking fine distinctions or detail

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mouth noun

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

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perfect adj

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish; "a perfect circle"; "a perfect reproduction

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"Utter" in song lyrics

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  • "Everything I utter"
    Caltroit (Bishop Lamont & Black Milk) f/ Kardinal Offishall, Trek Life — Everything
  • "Who would've listened to every word that you could possibly utter"
    Ceschi — Calluses
  • "Jump through your headphones with every word I utter"
    Deepspace 5 — Stick This in Your Ear

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Frequently asked questions

What does utter mean?
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" complete; "came to a dead stop"; "utter seriousness" articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger
What part of speech is utter?
Utter is an adjective and a verb.
How many definitions does utter have?
Utter has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, verb).

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