absolutely -
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.
