Absolutely
The word “absolutely” is an adverb that has several dictionary meanings, often emphasizing completeness, certainty, or agreement without any qualification.
Use cases:
- Affirmative or emphatic agreement:
- Expressing complete agreement or confirmation.
- Example: “Are you sure you want to go?” “Absolutely!”
- To emphasize certainty or completeness:
- Used to stress that something is true or accurate without any doubt.
- Example: She was absolutely certain she had locked the door.
- To emphasize intensity or degree:
- Used to emphasize the extent or intensity of something.
- Example: The concert was absolutely amazing; I’ve never seen anything like it.
- To indicate something is done without exception or qualification:
- Used to assert that something is true or applicable in all circumstances.
- Example: He is absolutely dedicated to his work.
Examples in sentences:
- She was absolutely delighted with her new job offer.
- The team’s performance was absolutely flawless during the championship game.
- I absolutely agree with your assessment of the situation.
- The movie was absolutely terrifying; I couldn’t sleep afterward.
Related words:
- Completely
- Totally
- Utterly
- Entirely
- Unquestionably
