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: definitely, unequivocally, unquestionably

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

1. yes; certainly; unquestionably

Word History and Origins

Origin of absolutely¹

First recorded in 1525–35; absolute + -ly

Example Sentences

In his testimony Kennedy stood his ground, accusing Ms Monarez of lying about that exchange and describing her dismissal as "absolutely necessary".

From BBC

“We know the rules, and if anything is not clear, we remind ourselves what the rules are. And we make it absolutely clear we will abide by those rules.”

From Los Angeles Times

While explaining that the paper used to occupy the whole building, employing over 1000 people, our frenemy Ken remarks, “That’s absolutely insane, if I do say so myself,” saucing each word with condescension.

From Salon

Anderson, who is currently a presenter on BBC Radio 2, said the team working on Escape to the Country, which helps house hunters who want to move to the countryside, were "absolutely amazing".

From BBC

"There is absolutely no place for this kind of behaviour in today's society. Our community deserves to feel safe, supported, and respected, and I urge those responsible to reflect on the harm they have caused."

From BBC

Related Words

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