26984 words

absolute

8 definitions • 14 examples
1
very great or to the largest degree possible:

Examples:

a man of absolute integrity/discretion
I have absolute faith in her judgment.
There was no absolute proof of fraud.
2
used when expressing a strong opinion:

Examples:

He's an absolute idiot!
That's absolute rubbish!
3
true, right, or the same in all situations and not depending on anything else:

Examples:

an absolute law/principle/doctrine
Do you think there's such a thing as absolute truth/beauty?
in absolute terms Her contribution was better than most, but in absolute terms (= without comparing it with anything else) it was not very good.
4
An absolute ruler has unlimited power:

Examples:

an absolute monarch
5
without limit, very great, or to the largest degree possible:

Examples:

She demanded absolute silence.
The day was an absolute (= complete) disaster.
6
certain; not to be doubted:

Examples:

Health insurance is an absolute necessity.
7
very great or to the largest degree possible:

Examples:

The board said they had absolute confidence in the CEO, despite the company's difficulties.
8
used when expressing a strong opinion:

Examples:

It's an absolute disgrace!

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