Absolutely I ˈæbsəluːtli Emphasize Extra Examples Adverb Made

• you're absolutely right.
• he made it absolutely clear.
• i'm not absolutely certain i posted it.
• are you absolutely sure?

absolutely

1. used to emphasize that something is completely true
• You're absolutely right.
• He made it absolutely clear.
• I'm not absolutely certain I posted it.
• Are you absolutely sure?
• Training is absolutely essential in this business.
• Don't delay for longer than absolutely necessary.
• The place was absolutely packed.
• It was absolutely pouring with rain.

Extra Examples

• The report seems to be absolutely true.
• You had totally and absolutely forgotten about it.
• We both felt we absolutely, positively had to get more information.
2. used to emphasize something negative
• That man does absolutely no work!
• There's absolutely nothing more the doctors can do.

Extra Examples

• There are absolutely no likeable characters in the show.
• I knew absolutely nothing about the rules of architecture.
• They have absolutely nowhere to turn.
3. used with adjectives or verbs that express strong feelings or extreme qualities to mean ‘extremely’
• absolutely delighted/thrilled
• We were absolutely devastated at the news.
• I absolutely love strawberries.
• She absolutely adores you.
• absolutely fantastic/amazing
• He's an absolutely brilliant cook.

Extra Examples

• I was absolutely furious with him.
• I will be absolutely gutted if we lose on Sunday.
4. used to emphasize that you agree with somebody, or to give somebody permission to do something
• ‘They could have told us, couldn't they?’ ‘Absolutely!’
• ‘Can we leave a little early?’ ‘Absolutely!’
5. used to emphasize that you strongly disagree with somebody, or to refuse permission
• ‘Was it any good?’ ‘No, absolutely not.’
• ‘Can I stay up late?’ ‘Absolutely not!’
6. not considered in relation to other things
• White-collar crime increased both absolutely and in comparison with other categories.