Absolutely: meaning, definitions and examples

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absolutely

 

[ ˈæbsəluːtli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

use

used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.

Synonyms

completely, entirely, fully, totally, utterly

Examples of usage

  • Absolutely, I'll be there on time.
  • I absolutely agree with you.
  • She is absolutely stunning.
  • We are absolutely sure about our decision.
  • He absolutely deserves this award.
Context #2 | Adverb

degree

used to express the highest or a very high degree of a quality.

Synonyms

exceptionally, extremely, incredibly, remarkably, very

Examples of usage

  • She is absolutely gorgeous.
  • He was absolutely thrilled with the result.
  • The food was absolutely delicious.
  • It was absolutely freezing outside.
  • I am absolutely exhausted.

Translations

Translations of the word "absolutely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 absolutamente

🇮🇳 बिल्कुल

🇩🇪 absolut

🇮🇩 benar-benar

🇺🇦 абсолютно

🇵🇱 absolutnie

🇯🇵 絶対に (zettai ni)

🇫🇷 absolument

🇪🇸 absolutamente

🇹🇷 kesinlikle

🇰🇷 절대적으로 (jeoldaero)

🇸🇦 تمامًا

🇨🇿 absolutně

🇸🇰 absolútne

🇨🇳 绝对 (juéduì)

🇸🇮 absolutno

🇮🇸 algerlega

🇰🇿 мүлде

🇬🇪 აბსოლუტურად

🇦🇿 tamamilə

🇲🇽 absolutamente

Word origin

The word 'absolutely' originated from the Latin word 'absolutus', which means 'freed, unrestricted'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century and has since been used to emphasize certainty, agreement, or degree. Over time, 'absolutely' has become a common adverb in everyday language, adding emphasis and clarity to statements.