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Added 9 October 2026

utter

/ˈʌtə/ verb

In Latin: effor, loquor, memoro Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about utter at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise.
She expressed her anger
Express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words).
She let out a big heavy sigh
Express in speech.
She talks a lot of nonsense

adjective

Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers.
an arrant fool
Complete and absolute.
utter seriousness

Origin

PIE word *úd The adjective is derived from Middle English outre, utter, uttre (“situated on the outside of, exterior”), from Old English ūtera (“exterior, outer”, literally “more out”), the comparative form of ūt (“out”). Piecewise doublet of outer. The noun is derived from the adjective.

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