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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The prime minister added that he was "absolutely determined to clamp down on anybody who might think of ripping others off".

From BBC

So there’s absolutely no change to our cash compensation practices as a result of this.

From The Wall Street Journal

She thanked everyone who has offered support, which she said has been "absolutely incredible".

From BBC

There is absolutely nothing wrong with bringing something store-bought to a potluck.

From Salon

The physical tone had to be set to compete with France - and England absolutely did that.

From BBC