absolutely

ab-so-lute-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Completely; totally; to the fullest extent.

  2. 2.

    Used for emphasis, often to express strong agreement or denial.

  3. 3.

    Independently; without reference to anything else.

  4. 4.

    Used to express emphatic agreement or affirmation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    absolutely not — Emphatic refusal or denial.
  • •
    absolutely nothing — Emphasizing the complete lack of something.

Related words

Antonyms: partially, relatively, somewhat
See also: absolute, completely, definitely, totally
Synonyms: completely, definitely, entirely, totally, utterly

Etymology

From absolute + -ly. Absolute from Latin absolūtus ("complete").