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

It can survive only in places that contain absolutely no oxygen.

From Science Daily

"We are absolutely devastated. It's so sad," she said.

From BBC

"The police officers that have dealt with this have been absolutely amazing, I can't fault them," she says.

From BBC

“People don’t understand how absolutely absurd it is to operate up there.”

From The Wall Street Journal

This former civil servant, who oversaw finances in this area, had seen similar expenses for Andrew's trips and says he has "absolutely no doubt" about its authenticity.

From BBC

Related Words

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