absolutely

[ab-suh-loot-lee, ab-suh-loot-]

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.

interjection

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

   Do you think it will work? Absolutely!

absolutely

/ ˌæbsəˈluːtlɪ /

adverb

1. in an absolute manner, esp completely or perfectly

1. yes; certainly; unquestionably

Word History and Origins

Origin of absolutely¹

First recorded in 1525–35; absolute + -ly

Example Sentences

"Thankfully I have absolutely zero power, because they said, 'Well, these are the people who have expressed interest.' And I couldn't believe it."

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"A direct impact with bone can cause really significant puncture type wounds, absolutely they are deadly weapons," he said.

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“Both of us trusted him to do what he thought was right, and are very proud of him for what he did, but the anxiety level has been very high, absolutely,” Adler’s father, Paul, said.

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"It's been very upsetting for us all. We're absolutely devastated," said Mr Richardson.

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"To hope for two years - it's absolutely exhausting."

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Related Words

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