ˈæbsəlu:tlɪ adv. 1 completely, utterly,
perfectly (absolutely
marvellous; he absolutely denies it). 2 independently; in an
absolute sense (God exists absolutely). 3 (foll. by neg.) (no or none) at
all (absolutely no
chance of
winning; absolutely nowhere). 4 colloq. in
actual fact; positively (it absolutely exploded). 5 Gram. in an absolute
way,
esp. (of a verb)
without a stated
object. 6 colloq. (used in reply)
quite so;
yes.