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

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

From BBC

“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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

“My friends don’t rat, they do not rat and you can tell by the amount of stories about me that are out there that are absolutely not true,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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