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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
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accountable circumscribed complaisant compliant conditional dependent flawed imperfect limited partial restricted submissive tractable yielding

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“There is no doubt that the underlying data is incorrect on an absolute basis. I’m sure it has not helped their valuations,” Greenfield said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

She said it was "absolute carnage" at border control and has rebooked a flight to Edinburgh on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“I am an absolute sucker for the Brachiosaurus,” he says.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Reznor’s wife and How To Destroy Angels bandmate, Mariqueen Maandig Reznor, also joined the trio for some choice vocal harmonies, and they looked they were having an absolute blast together.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

I need to make sure all of Dad’s singers are at their absolute best.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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