Absolutely Meaning in English
word
/ˌæbsəˈɫutɫi/
ab-suh-LOO-tlee
/ˌæbsəlˈuːtli/
ab-suh-LOOT-lee
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is completely true or the case. It can also be used strongly to agree with someone.
Usage & Nuances
'Absolutely' is a strong intensifier, common in both formal and informal speech. Often used for emphasis or enthusiastic agreement: 'Absolutely not!', 'Absolutely right.' Be careful: it cannot directly modify nouns ('absolutely mistake' is incorrect).
Spanish: absolutamente - completamente - por supuestoPortuguese (BR): absolutamente - totalmente - com certezaPortuguese (PT): absolutamente - totalmente - com certezaChinese (Simplified): 绝对地 - 完全地 - 当然Chinese (Traditional): 絕對地 - 完全地 - 當然Hindi: बिल्कुल - पूरी तरह से - जरूरArabic: تمامًا - بشكل كامل - بالتأكيدBengali: একেবারে - পুরোপুরি - সম্পূর্ণরূপেRussian: абсолютноJapanese: まったく - 完全にVietnamese: hoàn toàn - tuyệt đốiKorean: 완전히 - 절대적으로Turkish: kesinlikle - tamamenUrdu: بالکل - مکمل طور پرIndonesian: benar-benar - sepenuhnya
Example Sentences
That is absolutely correct.
basic
I am absolutely sure about this.
basic
This movie is absolutely amazing.
basic
Absolutely, I'll help you with your homework.
natural
Do I recommend this restaurant? Absolutely!
natural
She was absolutely exhausted after the trip.
natural