absolutely

[ab-suh-loot-lee, ab-suh-loot-] / ˌæb səˈlut li, ˈæb səˌlut- /

ADVERB

certainly, without question

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

come hell or high water conclusively decidedly decisively easily for sure no ifs ands or buts no strings attached on the button on the money on the nose right on straight out sure as can be sure as hell sure enough the very thing unambiguously

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully dubiously questionably uncertain

WEAK

doubtfully

ADVERB

in a complete manner, degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

completely entirely fully thoroughly utterly wholly

WEAK

consummately hook, line, and sinker

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inadequately incompletely partially partly

WEAK

doubtful incompletely

Example Sentences

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"I am absolutely confident that these four people are going to deliver some incredible descriptions."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

"We are absolutely glad we opened up and wouldn't change it."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s just days before the wedding, and as the caterer gently pleads, a “yes” has to be absolutely final this time around.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

This stuff is all absolutely appalling, and it is an unqualified good that she’ll be out the door.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

"Sam's on my side! Sam says that he is absolutely not moving!"

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry