absolutely
Translation
completely, totally, yes
Examples
'Are you sure?' 'Absolutely.'
'Are you sure?' 'Absolutely.'
It was an absolutely fantastic film.
It was an absolutely fantastic film.
You must do absolutely nothing.
You must do absolutely nothing.
Grammar Patterns
(as a response) yes, definitely. 'Are you sure?' 'Absolutely.'
((adjective)) completely, totally. It was an absolutely fantastic film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: completely, totally, definitely; Antonyms: partially, somewhat
Etymology
From the adjective 'absolute' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It's a stronger way of saying 'yes' or 'very'. 'Absolutely!' is a common, enthusiastic response.