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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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
But Frenkie was absolutely all football — getting the ball, dribbling past everyone, scoring all the goals.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Heritage that’s rooted in the erasure of someone else’s humanity should absolutely be remembered — as a cautionary tale.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 29 May 2025
Honestly, this one’s only vaguely cursed because Daniel Sea (of The L Word fame) historically plays sweet baby angel characters who would absolutely be gobbled alive by the girlboss that is Miranda Hobbes — and not in a good way.
—Quispe López, Them., 28 May 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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