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absolutely
[ ab-suh-loot-lee, ab-suh-loot- ]
adverb
You are absolutely right.
Synonyms: unqualifiedly, totally
- without doubt or reservation; positively; certainly:
I'll absolutely support your candidacy.
Synonyms: unquestionably, definitely, unequivocally
- (of a transitive verb) without an object.
interjection
- (used emphatically to express complete agreement or unqualified assent):
Do you think it will work? Absolutely!
absolutely
/ ˌæbsəˈluːtlɪ /
adverb
- in an absolute manner, esp completely or perfectly
sentence substitute
- yes; certainly; unquestionably
Word History and Origins
Origin of absolutely1
Example Sentences
Dawn Richard, a former member of two groups formed by Sean "Diddy" Combs, was "absolutely terrified" of the rapper, her lawyer has said.
"And when she spoke out, she says she was threatened with more physical violence. She said Sean Combs had a vicious temper and she was absolutely terrified of him."
Having worked with some of the biggest, brightest stars in the universe — Julia, Meryl and Nicole, to name three recognizable by their first names — Martindale has been adjacent to megawatt fame but harbors absolutely no envy.
In an interview with News Nation last month, the president-elect said he'd "absolutely" revoke the status and vowed to send immigrants back to their country.
This is, to be absolutely clear, still bad.
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