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(adv) all, totally, entirely, completely, whole, wholly
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
he was wholly convinced; entirely satisfied with the meal; it was completely different from what we expected; was completely at fault; a totally new situation; the directions were all wrong; it was not altogether her fault; an altogether new approach; a whole new idea
with everything included or counted
altogether he earns close to a million dollars
(adv) all in all, on the whole, tout ensemble
with everything considered (and neglecting details)
altogether, I'm sorry it happened; all in all, it's not so bad
(noun) birthday suit, raw
informal terms for nakedness
in the raw; in the altogether; in his birthday suit