absolutely
adverb
ab·so·lute·ly
| \ ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē
, ˌab-sə-ˈ\
, ˌab-sə-ˈ\
Definition of absolutely
1
: in an absolute manner: such as
a
: completely or totally
absolutely certain an absolutely clear explanation
—often used as an intensive an absolutely brilliant performancean absolutely awful experienceYou're absolutely right.
b
: with unlimited power
ruling absolutely
2a
—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!"
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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A night like this is commonplace in Ann Arbor and Tallahassee and Tuscaloosa and, yes, Columbus, Ohio — but this game here, this game could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Bloomington, and absolutely will be if the atmosphere isn’t electric. — Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: Historic buzz for biggest IU football game in 50 years," 30 Aug. 2017 There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that justice was served. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE.com, "Scott Peterson Claims He Had a 'Terrible Physical Reaction' After Learning the Pregnant Wife He Murdered Was Found Dead," 29 Aug. 2017 CF Austin Jackson stole homer from Hanley Ramirez with absolutely amazing catch at/over center-field wall in fifth inning. — Dennis Manoloff, cleveland.com, "Francisco Lindor-fueled Cleveland Indians are flexing: DMan ranks Games 1-162 (thru 129)," 28 Aug. 2017 Regardless, these older ladies were absolutely killing it in comparison to me. — Julia Sullivan, SELF, "I Tried 9 Unique Workout Classes to Try to Break Out of My Fitness Rut," 25 Aug. 2017 California and New York already have similar laws on the books, but Oregon’s is unique in its provision for absolutely all abortions, regardless of the mother’s reasons for obtaining the procedure. — Alexandra Desanctis, National Review, "Oregon Governor Puts Taxpayers on the Hook for All Abortions," 22 Aug. 2017 This is a commitment of American blood and American treasure with absolutely no end in sight anymore. — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, "We're Addicted to Bad Choices," 22 Aug. 2017 And Rothkopf is absolutely right to argue for greater efforts to ensure equality of opportunity for women across the globe. — Andrew Sullivan, Daily Intelligencer, "Trump’s Charlottesville Response Should Change Everything—and Will Change Nothing," 18 Aug. 2017 Candidates looking for support from Republican primary voters next year offered absolutely no criticism. — Anthony Man, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Palm Beach County Republicans stand by Trump's handling of Charlottesville," 18 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'absolutely.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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