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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