Absolutely Definition

absolutely
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"

"Absolutely" in song lyrics

See how absolutely is used in real songs:

  • "or the rap's so sick or the absolutely"
    Aceyalone — I Think
  • "At the bar on the floor, but fifth absolutely"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Godfather — Little Mama's
  • "Breed natural born killers like a factory, I'm absolutely"
    Hieroglyphics (Casual, Tajai, Opio, A-Plus) — What the Funk

Usage tips for "absolutely"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "absolutely" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for absolutely to find words that pair well.

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