absolutely — completely; totally; without any doubt
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: completely; totally; without any doubt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbsəˌlutli/
Example Sentences
- My mom absolutely refuses to eat pineapple pizza.
- The weather is absolutely perfect for a picnic today.
- I absolutely cannot understand why cats knock things off tables.
absolutely
ADVERB[/ˈæbsəˌlutli/]
completely; totally; without any doubt
The girl was absolutely certain that she had locked the front door.
She absolutely agreed and gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up. (ABSOLUTE + YES → absolutely means "yes, without any doubt")
She absolutely, positively, and definitely wanted to adopt the puppy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'absolutus', meaning 'completely loosened' or 'completed'. The term evolved from the past participle of 'absolvere' (to release or finish), and by medieval times came to denote 'unconditional' or 'absolute power' in political and religious contexts.
Breakdown
ab- (away, off) + -solutus (loosened, released, from solvere meaning to loosen) + -ly (adverbial suffix denoting manner). The root conveys the sense of being entirely freed from conditions or limitations.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom absolutely refuses to eat pineapple pizza.”
“The weather is absolutely perfect for a picnic today.”
“I absolutely cannot understand why cats knock things off tables.”
“Are you coming to the party? - Absolutely!”
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