Word parts change

absolute + -ly

Pronunciation change

Adverb change

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 change