absolutely

American  

[ab-suh-loot-lee, ab-suh-loot-] / ˌæb səˈlut li, ˈæb səˌlut- /

adverb

1. without exception; completely; wholly; entirely.

   You are absolutely right.

   Synonyms:

   unqualifiedly, totally

2. without doubt or reservation; positively; certainly.

   I'll absolutely support your candidacy.

   Synonyms:

   definitely, unequivocally, unquestionably

3. (of a transitive verb) without an object.

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interjection

1. (used emphatically to express complete agreement or unqualified assent).

   Do you think it will work? Absolutely!

absolutely British  

/ ˌæbsəˈluːtlɪ /

adverb

1. in an absolute manner, esp completely or perfectly

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1. yes; certainly; unquestionably

Etymology

Origin of absolutely

First recorded in 1525–35; absolute + -ly

Example Sentences

"We are absolutely resolute in protecting the nation's interests – and that's what we're doing and we're working of course with our partners of which Cyprus is obviously a really close one," Norris said.

From BBC

"I just absolutely love how the landscape changes so much within one county."

From BBC

I sat absolutely still, trying to listen to the creakings that might mean footsteps.

From Literature

Ben Shapiro, whose Daily Wire hosted Owens’ podcast for years, called the series “absolutely satanic.”

From Salon

"I can't stop thinking about it. I'm so angry. It was absolutely chaotic there."

From BBC

Related Words

• actually
• categorically
• definitely
• doubtless
• exactly
• positively
• precisely
• really
• surely
• truly
• unconditionally
• unquestionably