Meaning of utter(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    utter(a)

    Definitions

    1. without qualification

    Examples

    • « 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 »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. total

    Examples

    • « dead silence »
    • « utter seriousness »

    Synonyms

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  • « The language of excitement is at best picturesque merely. You must be calm before you can utter oracles. »
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