absolutely
adverb
ab·so·lute·ly
ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē 
ˌab-sə-ˈlüt-
1
: in an absolute manner: such as
a
: completely or totally
absolutely certain
an absolutely clear explanation
—often used as an intensivean absolutely brilliant performance
an absolutely awful experience
You're absolutely right.
b
: with unlimited power
ruling absolutely
2
a
—used in speech as a forceful way of saying "yes" or of expressing agreement
"Would you like to see a movie tonight?" "Absolutely!"
"We all need to work harder." "Absolutely!"
b
—used in speech in the phrase absolutely not as a forceful way of saying "no" or of expressing disagreement
"Do you think he's right?" "Absolutely not!"
3
mathematics
: with respect to absolute values
an absolutely convergent series
Examples of absolutely in a Sentence
He is absolutely certain who will win.
Let me make one thing absolutely clear.
Keep absolutely quiet during the movie.
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 July 2025
The fact remains that dogs absolutely thrive on high-quality food and need it to keep them happy and healthy.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Absolute power corrupts absolutely, and marrying Christianity with political power never ends well for what matters most.
—Stephen Mitchell, Baltimore Sun, 14 July 2025
In clips captured at the Sunday (July 13) show, the crowd of BLINKs goes absolutely wild when the Silk Sonic star appears and joins his duet partner on stage.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 July 2025
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absolutely
adverb
ab·so·lute·ly
ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē
ˌab-sə-ˈlüt-
: in an absolute way : completely or definitely
you are absolutely right
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