absolutely
adverb
- adverb and interjection
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/ / /ˌæb.səˈl(j)uːt.li/ / /ˈap.səˌlʉʊt.lɪi/
adv
Etymology: From late Middle English absolutly, equivalent to absolute + -ly. First attested in 1425.
- In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
- Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.
“Another characteristic of numbers, which does not concern their mutual relations so much as themselves absolutely, is their ability, according to the ideas of Nicomachus, to conform to geometrical arrangements.”
- As an intensive: extremely, very, indeed.
“But when it came to posing for publicity pictures they proved absolutely brilliant doing just what came naturally.”
“The strength of the mouse is absolutely spectacular for various kinds of issues, until you find out that the mouse has absolutely no extracellular matrix to speak of in his optic nerve head.”
intj
Etymology: From late Middle English absolutly, equivalent to absolute + -ly. First attested in 1425.
- Yes, certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.
“Is Bob a good teacher? Absolutely!”
“Do you want a free cookie with that coffee? Absolutely!”