ABSOLUTELY Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

absolutely

adverb

Definition of absolutely

as in totally

in a complete or unlimited way She's absolutely certain she remembered to lock the door before leaving.

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Recent Examples of absolutely Kim Kardashian, the brains behind this project, absolutely NAILED IT. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 And perhaps worst of all, the mainstream media absolutely cannot get enough of her. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026 Though there’s a big part of me that would have absolutely loved to be able to see one, ride it, take it apart, and put it back together – and test NorthForge’s claims. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 But a storyline about him in episode 9 is absolutely hilarious. — David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for absolutely

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Dorothy and Jillian were also in disbelief, but totally engaged.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Ryans and the executives were totally convicted, saw Anderson as a force multiplier as both a player and a person and acted accordingly.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of totally

Adverb

Terrorism wasn’t a completely foreign concept, but the notion of a hostile, coordinated attack on our soil, at that scale, seemed like something that might only happen in a Tom Clancy novel or a summer blockbuster movie.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, the union representing 8,000 Stellantis employees said contract negotiations have completely stalled over that same plant.

— Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of completely

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And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of utterly

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While his fans were disappointed when his name was not included in the lineup announced on Good Morning America, the dancer responded positively when reacting to the news on Instagram.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Sticking with the weekly chart, here's another view showing how the recent comeback has started to positively influence SPOT's moving averages.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of positively

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These disparate elements don’t wholly cohere, but the film still prods at ideas about maternal inheritance, feminine power, and community.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
The combo wholly evoked the fall season and was completed with a set of leather boots.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholly

Adverb

By all accounts, Jackson has fully bought into first-year Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and that traditionally means dynamic results will follow.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
This is the song’s first award nomination and her first fully country track since the original Red era.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of fully

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But Argano, who drives Engine 10, isn't quite ready to pack it in.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
The concept of growing sod on plastic is one the NFL has really relied on quite heavily to be able to have the level of quality and the ability to turn around and replace a field midseason.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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