Absolutely

Pronunciation: /ˈæbsəˌlutli/

Definitions of absolutely

adverb used to emphasize a statement or answer, especially one expressing agreement or assent

Example Sentences

A1 I am absolutely sure that I locked the door before leaving.

A2 She absolutely loves to dance and never misses a chance to show off her moves.

B1 I absolutely agree with your proposal and think it's a great idea.

B2 The new restaurant in town is absolutely amazing - you have to try it out.

C1 His performance in the play was absolutely outstanding and received rave reviews.

C2 The company's decision to expand globally was absolutely necessary for its continued growth.

Examples of absolutely in a Sentence

formal I absolutely believe that we need to adhere to the new regulations.

informal I absolutely love the new restaurant in town.

slang That movie was absolutely lit!

figurative Her smile was like a ray of sunshine, absolutely brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of absolutely

• past tense: absolutely
• plural: absolutes
• comparative: more absolutely
• superlative: most absolutely
• present tense: absolutely
• future tense: will absolutely
• perfect tense: have absolutely
• continuous tense: is absolutely
• singular: absolutely
• positive degree: absolutely
• infinitive: to absolutely
• gerund: absolutelying
• participle: absolutelyed

Origin and Evolution of absolutely

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absolutely' originated from the Latin word 'absolutus', meaning 'loosened' or 'detached'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'absolutely' has evolved to emphasize certainty, completeness, and without any doubt. It is now commonly used to convey strong agreement or affirmation.