absolutely — ONAD

absolutely /ˈabsəˌl(y)o͞otlē, , ˈæbsəˌl(j)utli

, ˌabsəˈl(y)o͞otlē, ˌæbsəˈl(j)utli

▸ adverb

1 with no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally:

she trusted him absolutely

[as submodifier] you're absolutely right.

▪ used to emphasize a strong or exaggerated statement:

he absolutely adores that car

[as submodifier] Dad was absolutely furious

it's absolutely pouring out there.

▪ [with negative] none whatsoever:

she had absolutely no idea what he was talking about.

▪ [as exclamation] informal used to express and emphasize one's assent or agreement:

“Did they give you a free hand when you joined the band?” “Absolutely!”.

2 independently; not viewed in relation to other things or factors:

white-collar crime increased both absolutely and in comparison with other categories.

3 Grammar (of a verb) without a stated object.