English

absolutely

ˈæbsəlutli, ˌæb.səˈluːt.li, æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ, ˈæb.səˌlut.li, ˌæb.səˈlut.li
Meaning: completely; totally
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: ˌæb.səˈluːt.li, æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ, ˈæb.səˌlut.li, ˌæb.səˈlut.li

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Example sentences

I'm absolutely certain that I left my keys on the table.
I'm absolutely certain that I left my keys on the table.
The weather during our vacation was absolutely horrible.
The weather during our vacation was absolutely horrible.
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely incredible.
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely incredible.
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic.
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic.
His excuse for being late was absolutely pathetic.
His excuse for being late was absolutely pathetic.

Usage Notes

Often used for emphasis, especially with strong adjectives that don't take 'very' (e.g., 'absolutely fantastic' rather than 'very fantastic'). It can also be used as a standalone response to show strong agreement.

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