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absolute

[ab-suh-loot, ab-suh-loot] / ˈæb səˌlut, ˌæb səˈlut /
ADJECTIVE
without limit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
complete full infinite outright pure sheer simple unadulterated unconditional unlimited unqualified utter
STRONG
entire free total unabridged
WEAK
consummate downright flat out no catch no fine print no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no joke no strings attached plenary straight out supreme thorough unrestricted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bounded conditional incomplete indefinite limited needy qualified uncertain unfinished
STRONG
abridged part partial
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant dependent flawed imperfect restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
in control or complete authority
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arbitrary dictatorial full
STRONG
absolutist authoritarian sovereign totalitarian
WEAK
autocratic autonomous despotic monocratic preeminent supreme tyrannical tyrannous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
democratic
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
certain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorical definite exact factual genuine infallible undeniable unequivocal unmitigated unquestionable
STRONG
positive
WEAK
actual conclusive consummate decided decisive fixed precise sure unambiguous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous equivocal false imperfect imprecise incorrect indefinite inexact questionable uncertain unsure vague
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
excellent, perfect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorical complete ultimate
STRONG
ideal
WEAK
faultless flawless impeccable thorough unblemished unflawed untarnished
Antonyms
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding

Example Sentences

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"We will give it access to everything and its freedom of speech will be absolute," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Maria Karystianou, who lost her 19-year-old daughter Marthi, said relatives had been "packed like sardines" and the spectacle was "an absolute disgrace".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

After a meeting last week, G7 foreign ministers said it was an "absolute necessity" for Iran to re-establish free passage through the strait and called for an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“It’s absolute ridiculousness,” Errol Marks, who hosts a podcast devoted to New York sports, says about the cost and complexity that watching games requires now.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Now Percy pulled her close, hugging her tight as they tumbled through absolute darkness.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.