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Absolutely has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Adverb · Intj

Definitions
Adverb
1

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

"an absolutely magnificent painting"

"a perfectly idiotic idea"

"you're perfectly right"

"utterly miserable"

"you can be dead sure of my innocence"

"was dead tired"

"dead right"

2

totally and definitely; without question

"we are absolutely opposed to the idea"

"he forced himself to lie absolutely still"

"iron is absolutely necessary"

3

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

"She absolutely refused to compromise on her deadline, leaving no room for negotiation."

In plain English: Absolutely means doing something completely without any doubt or hesitation.

"That movie was absolutely amazing and worth seeing again soon."

Usage: Use absolutely to intensify an adjective or adverb to mean completely or totally, such as in "absolutely perfect." Do not use it before another adverb that already expresses a high degree, like saying "absolutely really good" instead of just "really good."

Intj
1

Yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.

"That's exactly what I was thinking, absolutely."

Example Sentences
"That movie was absolutely amazing and worth seeing again soon." adv
"I am absolutely certain about our plans for tomorrow." adv
"The coffee was absolutely delicious and warmed me right up." adv
"She is absolutely finished with her homework already." adv
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Origin

The word absolutely comes from the phrase "absolute" combined with the suffix "-ly," and it first appeared in English writing around 1425. Its original meaning of being free from restriction has remained unchanged since its arrival from Middle English.

Rhyming Words
ely sely eely rely apely weely beely feely keely neely seely eyely rudely rifely sagely fakely dreely tidely sanely widely
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