Absolutely ˈæbsəluːtli I Emphasize Adverb Bre Made Clear

• you're absolutely right.
• he made it absolutely clear.
• i’m not absolutely certain i posted it.
• it was absolutely pouring with rain.

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.
• It was absolutely pouring with rain.
2. used to emphasize something negative
• She did absolutely no work.
• There's absolutely nothing more the doctors can do.
3. used with adjectives or verbs that express strong feelings or extreme qualities to mean ‘extremely’
• I was absolutely furious with him.
• She absolutely adores you.
• He's an absolutely brilliant cook.
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.’

Extra Examples

• ‘Can I leave a little earlier today?’ ‘Absolutely!’
• ‘They should have told me earlier, shouldn’t they?’ ‘Absolutely.’
• He’s an absolutely brilliant cook.
• She absolutely adores you!
• That man does absolutely no work!
• There’s absolutely nothing more the doctors can do for him.
• You’re absolutely right.