absolutely
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
Adverb 3 meanings
In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.
As an intensive: extremely, very, indeed.
Interjection 1 meaning
Yes, certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.
“Is Bob a good teacher? Absolutely!”
Etymology
From late Middle English absolutly, equivalent to absolute + -ly. First attested in 1425.
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ABSOLUTELY at a glance
ABSOLUTELY has 10 letters and scores 15 points in Scrabble (A 1 + B 3 + S 1 + O 1 + L 1 + U 1 + T 1 + E 1 + L 1 + Y 4) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,075 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with absolutely
All rhymes- LIKELY13
- COMPLETELY19
- IMMEDIATELY19
- DEFINITELY17
- EXTREMELY21
- LOVELY12
- ENTIRELY11
- RELATIVELY16
- APPROXIMATELY29
- UNFORTUNATELY19
- LARGELY11
- ULTIMATELY15
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