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单词 absolutely
释义

absolutely

adverb

ab·​so·​lute·​ly ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē How to pronounce absolutely (audio)
ˌab-sə-ˈlüt-
1
: in an absolute manner: such as
a
: completely or totally
absolutely certain
an absolutely clear explanation
often used as an intensive
an absolutely brilliant performancean absolutely awful experienceYou're absolutely right.
b
: with unlimited power
ruling absolutely
2
a
used in speech as a forceful way of saying "yes" or of expressing agreement
"Would you like to see a movie tonight?" "Absolutely!""We all need to work harder." "Absolutely!"
b
used in speech in the phrase absolutely not as a forceful way of saying "no" or of expressing disagreement
"Do you think he's right?" "Absolutely not!"
3
mathematics : with respect to absolute values
an absolutely convergent series

Example Sentences

He is absolutely certain who will win. Let me make one thing absolutely clear. Keep absolutely quiet during the movie.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from absolut absolute + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

absolutely

adverb

as in totally
in a complete or unlimited way She's absolutely certain she remembered to lock the door before leaving.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • totally
  • completely
  • utterly
  • entirely
  • positively
  • wholly
  • certainly
  • downright
  • fully
  • thoroughly
  • quite
  • categorically
  • honestly
  • perfectly
  • unquestionably
  • undoubtedly
  • radically
  • basically
  • flat-out
  • assuredly
  • really
  • indeed
  • plain
  • altogether
  • purely
  • unqualifiedly
  • indisputably
  • realistically
  • frankly
  • indubitably
  • truly
  • veritably
  • cold
  • admittedly
  • generally
  • stone
  • truthfully
  • mostly
  • substantially
  • largely
  • verily
  • stone-cold
  • all
  • mainly
  • predominantly
  • hands down
  • principally
  • even
  • chiefly
  • predominately
  • primarily
  • entire
  • abundantly
  • forsooth
  • generously
  • overall
  • all of
  • greatly
  • flat
  • well
  • exactly
  • clean
  • dead
  • all over
  • soundly
  • fast
  • heartily
  • enough
  • full
  • copiously
  • wide
  • out
  • by and large
  • more or less
  • plumb
  • through and through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • just
  • hardly
  • scarcely
  • barely
  • slightly
  • minimally
  • somewhat
  • marginally
  • superficially
  • approximately
  • roughly
  • partially
  • kind of
  • partly
  • halfway
  • half
  • incompletely
  • part
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