English
Etymology
absolute + -ly
Pronunciation
Adverb
Absolutely (not comparable)
Positive |
Superlative |
- In an absolute, independent, or unconditional manner.
- With absolution.
- (degree) Utterly, positively, wholly.
Translations
in an absolute manner
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with absolution
Interjection
Absolutely
- Yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.
Usage notes
- Some commentators, especially in England, criticise the interjectional use as having no useful meaning beyond that of yes;[1] however, this assumes that emphasis is useless, which, pragmatically speaking, it isn’t.
Translations
yes; certainly
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References
- ↑ Template:R:She Literally Exploded, page 3
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