English

absolute

ˈæbsəˌlut, ˈæb.sə.luːt, ˈæb.səˌljuːt, ˈæb.səˌlut, ˈæb.səˌluːt, ˌæb.səˈlut
Meaning: total; complete; perfect; not limited
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈæb.sə.luːt, ˈæb.səˌljuːt, ˈæb.səˌlut, ˈæb.səˌluːt, ˌæb.səˈlut

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Example sentences

I have absolute confidence in his ability.
I have absolute confidence in his ability.
The lord ruled over the manor with absolute power.
The lord ruled over the manor with absolute power.
The traffic was absolute hell this morning.
The traffic was absolute hell this morning.
The view from the top of the mountain was absolute heaven.
The view from the top of the mountain was absolute heaven.
They live a life of absolute luxury.
They live a life of absolute luxury.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize that something is total or has no exceptions. Often used with abstract nouns like trust, power, or silence.

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