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

“But given where we are and the fact that the balance of power is absolutely not in our favor—yes, I would sign a bad peace to stop the war.”

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"And it was pretty vicious, it was pretty nasty, it was absolutely directed in a very personal way at me."

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And yes — the answer is absolutely, wholeheartedly yes — cooking all daycanbe fun.

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Ollie's mum Hannah said: "It's gone absolutely nuts. When I saw it, my wee heart melted. I'm absolutely proud of them."

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The media regulator has published guidelines designed to make the internet safer for women and girls - and threatened to make it "absolutely clear to the public" which platforms are not adhering to them.

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Related Words

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