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absolute

[ab-suh-loot, ab-suh-loot] / ˈæb səˌlut, ˌæb səˈlut /
ADJECTIVE
without limit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
complete full infinite outright pure sheer simple unadulterated unconditional unlimited unqualified utter
STRONG
entire free total unabridged
WEAK
consummate downright flat out no catch no fine print no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no joke no strings attached plenary straight out supreme thorough unrestricted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bounded conditional incomplete indefinite limited needy qualified uncertain unfinished
STRONG
abridged part partial
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant dependent flawed imperfect restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
in control or complete authority
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arbitrary dictatorial full
STRONG
absolutist authoritarian sovereign totalitarian
WEAK
autocratic autonomous despotic monocratic preeminent supreme tyrannical tyrannous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
democratic
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
certain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorical definite exact factual genuine infallible undeniable unequivocal unmitigated unquestionable
STRONG
positive
WEAK
actual conclusive consummate decided decisive fixed precise sure unambiguous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous equivocal false imperfect imprecise incorrect indefinite inexact questionable uncertain unsure vague
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding
ADJECTIVE
excellent, perfect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
categorical complete ultimate
STRONG
ideal
WEAK
faultless flawless impeccable thorough unblemished unflawed untarnished
Antonyms
WEAK
accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding

Example Sentences

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"Trying to erase all this history is an absolute tragedy," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But the head coach's absolute belief in his methods occasionally strayed into dogma, and his apparent refusal to adapt - or incorporate just a little more pragmatism - proved costly.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

MarketWatch reported back in February that the average S&P 500 stock had registered an absolute swing of 10% year to date at that time, while the S&P 500 itself had barely budged.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

But a lot of judges have hit the absolute outer boundaries of their tolerance for this.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

However, everything in the universe is conspiring to stop you from actually reaching absolute zero.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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