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

McBride on Wednesday called the rule's inclusion an effort to “distract” from other issues, while Mace clarified the policy was “absolutely” an effort to discriminate against McBride directly.

From Salon

Lewis Hamilton says he will "give it absolutely everything" for his final three races with Mercedes despite feeling like walking away after struggling badly in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

From BBC

Jean-Baptiste plays a woman who doles out misery and also, crucially, internalizes it, giving the character a humanity and sadness that’s absolutely transcendent.”

From Los Angeles Times

In an April interview with Time magazine, Trump said he would “absolutely” consider pardoning all Jan. 6 defendants.

From Los Angeles Times

First things first: It is absolutely the case that the harassment of Sarah McBride, the newly elected Democratic representative from Delaware, is rooted in Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., having an insatiable desire for attention.

From Salon

Related Words

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