Absolutely — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē/ ab·so·lute·ly

Meaning & Definition of Absolutely

Absolutely (adverb)

  1. in an absolute manner
  2. completely or totally —often used as an intensive
  3. with unlimited power

Absolutely (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a complete or unlimited way

    "She's absolutely certain she remembered to lock the door before leaving."

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Absolutely

The most common words with a similar meaning to Absolutely:

Chiefly dialect: plumb

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Absolutely

Words with the opposite meaning of Absolutely:

Origin & Etymology of Absolutely

Middle English, from absolut absolute + -ly -ly:2

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Absolutely

Frequently Asked Questions about Absolutely

What does "Absolutely" mean?

"Absolutely" means in an absolute manner. As an adverb, it is defined as: in an absolute manner.

What is another word for "Absolutely"?

Other words for "Absolutely" include altogether, completely, downright, entirely, flat-out, fully, positively and purely. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Absolutely" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Absolutely"?

There are 76 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Absolutely". Common alternatives include altogether, completely, downright, entirely, flat-out, fully, positively, purely, radically and thoroughly.

What is the opposite of "Absolutely"?

Antonyms of "Absolutely" include barely, hardly, just, kind of, marginally, minimally, scarcely and slightly.

How do you use "Absolutely" in a sentence?

Examples of "Absolutely" in a sentence: "She's absolutely certain she remembered to lock the door before leaving.".

Is "Absolutely" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Absolutely" is an adverb.

Is "Absolutely" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Absolutely" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Absolutely"?

"Absolutely" is pronounced /ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē/ and divided into syllables as ab·so·lute·ly.