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

“That exchange rate against the dollar is absolutely critical—and if that starts moving, then you can have all kinds of chaos in financial markets.”

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“That exchange rate against the dollar is absolutely critical—and if that starts moving, then you can have all kinds of chaos in financial markets.”

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As a result, I have finally broken the habit of working until the last possible moment of the day, when I am suddenly so hungry and cranky that I absolutely can’t work another minute.

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"We didn't just lose a sister and our nieces, we also lost our parents. It absolutely broke their hearts."

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A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: "Our thoughts remain with the family of Agnes Wanjiru and we remain absolutely committed to helping them secure justice."

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Related Words

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