Your idea is absolutely impossible.
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Absolutely
/ˈæb.səˌl(j)uːt.li/
Synonyms for "absolutely" (225 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (45)
Adverb(6 words)
a outranceactuallyaffirmativelyall outall rightalrightalrightyaltogetheramenand no mistakeas you sayassertivelyassuredlyat all eventsat any rateayebeyond all boundsbeyond comparebeyond comparisonbeyond measure
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Verb(1 words)
Noun(3 words)
Adjective(2 words)
dead unitdeadest
Strong matches (68)
declarativelydefinitelydirectlydistinctlydoubtlessdoubtlesslydownrighteasilyemphaticallyentirelyessentiallyevenexactlyexpresslyextremelyfairlyfaithfullyfar and awayfaultlesslyfinally
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fineflatflat outflawlesslyfor a certaintyfor a factfor certainfor sureforsoothfullyfundamentallygenuinelygoodgood enoughhearideallyimmaculatelyimmeasurablyimpeccablyin actualityin all respectsin effectin every respectin factin realityin the extremein truthincalculablyindeedindeedyindefinitelyindubitablyinfalliblyinfinitelyipsissimis verbisirretrievablyirrevocablyja
Adverb(5 words)
Noun(5 words)
definitely trueeven last digitextremely difficulthundred percentindeed commonly
Related words (112)
justjust rightjust soliterallyliteratimmais ouimanifestlymeanmostmost assuredlymost certainlynaturallynaturellementnothing else butobviouslyof courseokokayouioutright
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perfectlyplainplumbpoint blankpoint-blankpositivelypreciselypredicativelypurelyquiteradicallyratherreallyrightrightorigidlyrigorouslyrogersheersimplyspotlesslysquaresquarelystarkstraightstrictlysuresure thingsurelythoroughlyto a certaintyto be sureto the lettertotallytrulyunconditionallyunder oathundeviatinglyunequivocallyunerringlyunmistakablyunquestionablyunrelievedlyunreservedlyutterlyverballyverbatimverbatim et litteratimveritablyveryvery wellvirtuallywell and goodwhollywhy yeswith a vengeancewith emphasisword by wordword for wordyeayeahyepyesyes indeedyes indeedyyes siryes sirree
Adverb(14 words)
Adjective(4 words)
Adverb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: utterly, a outrance, absolutely not, actually, affirmatively.
- Sentence evidence is available for absolutely, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "absolutely".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "absolutely"
Keep "absolutely" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "absolutely" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "absolutely", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "absolutely" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
14 entriesaffirmationcertainlycompletelydefinitelyindeednegative replyneverno waynot at allresponsetotallyutterlywhollyyes
Collocations
8 entriesabsolutely certainabsolutely essentialabsolutely necessaryabsolutely notabsolutely reliableabsolutely sureabsolutely unbelievableabsolutely yes
Inflections
2 entriesmore absolutelymost absolutely
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
It is absolutely necessary that you be at the meeting.
Source: tatoeba (18005)
Your conduct is absolutely shameful.
Source: tatoeba (18024)
A doctor's instruments must be kept absolutely clean.
Source: tatoeba (28033)
Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "absolutely"?
Closest matches include utterly, a outrance, absolutely not, actually, affirmatively.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "absolutely"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.