EMPHASIS

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sheer /ʃɪə(r)/ or /ʃɪr/ (adj):

​# [only before noun] used to emphasize the size, degree or amount of something.

The area is under threat from the sheer number of tourists using it.

We were impressed by the sheer size of the cathedral.

indeed

utter /ˈʌtər/ (adj):

# [only before noun] ​used to emphasize how complete something is.

That's complete and utter nonsense!

To my utter amazement she agreed.

He felt an utter fool.

utterly /ˈʌtərli/ (adv):​

# (used for emphasis) completely.

We're so utterly different from each other.

She utterly failed to convince them.

do/ does