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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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“Her whereabouts are absolutely unknown,” a police officer told the Star-Telegram.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The Consorzio said that in the European Union, “it is absolutely forbidden to sell or advertise these counterfeit products.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"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

After this evening’s success, everything I’d done with the store, the idea seemed absolutely nutty.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.