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 absolutely absolutely /ˈæbsəlutli/

adverb

  1. () Completely and without qualification; used informally as an intensifier  ( dead , utterly , absolutely , perfectly )
    Completely and without qualification; used informally as an intensifier
     An absolutely magnificent painting
    an absolutely magnificent painting
     A perfectly idiotic idea
    a perfectly idiotic idea
     You're perfectly right
    you're perfectly right
     Utterly miserable
    utterly miserable
     You can be dead sure of my innocence
    you can be dead sure of my innocence
     Was dead tired
    was dead tired
     Dead right
    dead right
  2. Totally and definitely; without question  ( absolutely )
    totally and definitely; without question
     We are absolutely opposed to the idea
    we are absolutely opposed to the idea
     He forced himself to lie absolutely still
    he forced himself to lie absolutely still
     Iron is absolutely necessary
    iron is absolutely necessary