without exception; unconditionally; absolutely: Authorities have categorically denied that any violence took place.My colleagues didn't merely dislike the music, they categorically declared it wretched.
by means of or with respect to a category: If a child is not categorically eligible, the child may still qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household income.
Olga was on guard as always, and categorically refused to open the door unless the police produced a warrant.
How Havel Inspired the Velvet Revolution|Michael Zantovsky|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
DeMaio categorically denied the accusations, calling Bosnich "clearly troubled."
No Shaking Sexual Harassment Allegations for Gay GOP House Hopeful|Olivia Nuzzi|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Walker, who is running for reelection, has not been charged, and has called the allegations “categorically false.”
Vote for the (Alleged) Crooks! How Rick Perry, Chris Christie, and Scott Walker are Running While Under Investigation|Olivia Nuzzi|August 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This story is categorically different from cases where men accused of rape are swearing up and down it was consensual sex.
Conor Oberst and the Myth of the Woman Who Cried Rape|Amanda Marcotte|July 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Guadagno, for her part, has categorically denied Zimmer's accusations.
Who Isn’t Investigating Chris Christie?|Olivia Nuzzi|June 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now she meant to dispose of that quickly and categorically and have it done with.
The Tempering|Charles Neville Buck
He told her categorically the names of the chief—first the chief possessors of property; then of brains; then of good looks.
Desperate Remedies|Thomas Hardy
Germany categorically stated that she was unable to give a similar undertaking with reference to the French colonies.
The Great War and How It Arose|Anonymous
He was about to question her categorically, but on looking at her he withheld his words.
Return of the Native|Thomas Hardy
When I got up to get a match, Mr. Norcross was shaking his head and saying: "Not categorically; no."