Definition

Complete agreement or confirmation; an emphatic yes with full certainty and no reservation.

Example Usage

Do you want to hang out this weekend? Absolutely!

Origin

From Latin 'absolutus' (loosened, independent); used in English since 17th century; common in all registers of speech

Fun Fact

Can shift tone dramatically depending on delivery—eager agreement, sarcastic denial, or even threatening promise, all based on context.

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See “absolutely” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.

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