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: unquestionably, definitely, unequivocally

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

sentence substitute

1. yes; certainly; unquestionably

Word History and Origins

Origin of absolutely¹

First recorded in 1525–35; absolute + -ly

Example Sentences

“It was absolutely important strategically,” Penske said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Mr Huckabee has said things that are absolutely contradictory to international law,” says Mustafa Barghouti, a West Bank-based Palestinian politician.

From BBC

Difficult to have any trust in Jets, who were absolutely manhandled by Arizona, but the Colts don’t have much to offer, either — plus, they’re on the road.

From Los Angeles Times

Some fire researchers say taking simple steps to clear yards, roofs and gutters of flammable vegetation and ensuring there is absolutely no opening for embers to get inside — whether a dog door, a vent or an open window — can virtually fireproof a home.

From Los Angeles Times

Health Secretary Neil Gray said he was "absolutely committed" to the scheme, which aims to transfer responsibility for social care away from councils to a new national body.

From BBC

Related Words

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