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

She called for forces to record these incidents only "when it is absolutely necessary and proportionate and not simply because someone is offended".

From BBC

And in terms of a group dynamic, she is someone who absolutely does not break a sweat when sharing her feelings and opinions, and that is the hallmark of a great housewife.”

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, South Carolina's Nancy Mace said her resolution was "absolutely" a response to the election of Sarah McBride, who will be sworn into office in January.

From BBC

"We keep finding these absolutely eccentric people, who want to run ahead of a pack of hounds," he said.

From BBC

“We think Fresh Brothers is absolutely prime to be a higher level franchise concept in the pizza world.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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