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Meaning of absolutely
used to emphasize the extent or degree of something
Etymology of absolutely
The word "absolutely" has its roots in the Latin words "absolutus," meaning "loosened" or "freed," and "absolvere," meaning "to set free"
Historically, the word "absolutely" was first used in the 15th century to mean "completely" or "totally," and its usage has evolved over time to include various shades of meaning
Synonyms
completely
totally
utterly
entirely
wholly
fully
perfectly
thoroughly
quite
definitely
certainly
undoubtedly
unmistakably
clearly
obviously
plainly
patently
evidently
manifestly
undoubtedly
unquestionably
positively
decidedly
emphatically
categorically
unconditionally
unreservedly
unequivocally
unmistakably
indisputably
irrefutably
incontrovertibly
undeniably
Definitions
- Used to emphasize the extent or degree of something
- Used to indicate that something is completely true or certain
- Used to show strong agreement or confirmation
Usage Examples
- I absolutely love this restaurant, the food is amazing
- She absolutely refuses to go to the party tonight
- He is absolutely certain that he will get the job
- The new policy is absolutely necessary to ensure public safety
- The teacher was absolutely delighted with the student's performance
Antonyms
relatively
partially
somewhat
slightly
mildly
moderately
fairly
reasonably
somewhat
partly
incompletely
marginally
barely
hardly
scarcely
negligibly
minimally
limitedly
conditionally
restrictively
hesitantly
uncertainly
doubtfully
questionably
arguably