absolutely
adverb
ab·so·lute·ly
ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē 
ˌab-sə-ˈlüt-
1
: in an absolute manner: such as
a
: completely or totally
absolutely certain
an absolutely clear explanation
—often used as an intensivean absolutely brilliant performance
an absolutely awful experience
You're absolutely right.
b
: with unlimited power
ruling absolutely
2
a
—used in speech as a forceful way of saying "yes" or of expressing agreement
"Would you like to see a movie tonight?" "Absolutely!"
"We all need to work harder." "Absolutely!"
b
—used in speech in the phrase absolutely not as a forceful way of saying "no" or of expressing disagreement
"Do you think he's right?" "Absolutely not!"
3
mathematics
: with respect to absolute values
an absolutely convergent series
Examples of absolutely in a Sentence
He is absolutely certain who will win.
Let me make one thing absolutely clear.
Keep absolutely quiet during the movie.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
However, as European ferry operator DFDS proved, there are plenty of winter destinations worthy of your travels and have absolutely nothing to do with hurtling down a mountain.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
Neukirch made clear at the Jan. 13 meeting that while the use of a residential property for commercial purposes absolutely is not permitted, private events at homes are not subject to city regulation.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
After that, Foreman was seen as absolutely terrifying, the hardest-hitting heavyweight champion ever.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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absolutely
adverb
ab·so·lute·ly
ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē
ˌab-sə-ˈlüt-
: in an absolute way : completely or definitely
you are absolutely right
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