absolutely

Word parts

absolute + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /æb.sʊˈlʊut.lɪi/
• SAMPA: /@b.sU"lu:t.li:/

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• Hyphenation: ab‧so‧lute‧ly

Adverb

Positive absolutely

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is absolutely true, correct, etc., it's 100% so.

   I agree. You're absolutely right.

   I'm not absolutely sure, but I think it's OK.

2. If something is absolutely beautiful, brilliant, etc., it's very much so.

   "It was wonderful," Martha said. "Absolutely wonderful! The best!"

3. You say there is absolutely nothing, to emphasise that there is nothing.

   I have absolutely no idea why he said that.

Synonyms

• very
• completely
• totally
• fully