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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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"We're absolutely heartbroken to announce that Finnian passed away after a sudden decline in his condition," the statement continued.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

This is one of those endeavors that has absolutely no danger and no stakes because you never believe that our hero is in danger.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Intel’s “stock has been absolutely on fire,” Rasgon said, noting that it was up 20% from its last earnings report as of Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

“And to think I could sit there with the prime minister and talk about those things and be so frank was absolutely phenomenal. That was the clincher.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

If he hadn’t been afraid before, now it was absolutely certain.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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