absolutely
adverb
ab·so·lute·ly
ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē 
ˌab-sə-ˈlüt-
1
: in an absolute manner: such as
a
: completely or totally
absolutely certain
an absolutely clear explanation
—often used as an intensivean absolutely brilliant performance
an absolutely awful experience
You're absolutely right.
b
: with unlimited power
ruling absolutely
2
a
—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!"
3
mathematics
: with respect to absolute values
an absolutely convergent series
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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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
The idea was that theaters need a diversity of content on their screens, and the passionate fanbases of young people that drive anime are absolutely the crowd that exhibitors should be catering to.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
That sounds absolutely beautiful in Atmos.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
From Oregon’s psychedelic 'Grateful Ducks' drop to the outrageous Crocs collab with T-Pain (yes, the song has been stuck in my head for days), there is a new fashion launch for absolutely everyone.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Absolutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absolutely. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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absolutely
adverb
ab·so·lute·ly
ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē
ˌab-sə-ˈlüt-
: in an absolute way : completely or definitely
you are absolutely right
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