absolutely

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.

   Another characteristic of numbers, which does not concern their mutual relations so much as themselves absolutely, is their ability, according to the ideas of Nicomachus, to conform to geometrical arrangements.

2. 2
   adv

   As an intensive: extremely, very, indeed.

   But when it came to posing for publicity pictures they proved absolutely brilliant doing just what came naturally.

3. 3
   intj

   Yes, certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.

   Is Bob a good teacher? Absolutely!

4. 4
   adv

   totally and definitely

5. 5
   adv

   completely and without qualification

6. 6
   adv

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

Etymology

From late Middle English absolutly, equivalent to absolute + -ly. First attested in 1425.