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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

sentence substitute

  1. yes; certainly; unquestionably
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of absolutely1

First recorded in 1525–35; absolute + -ly
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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.

From BBC

"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."

From BBC

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.

From Salon

This is, to be absolutely clear, still bad.

From Salon

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