absolute

Definition

  • adjective: complete and total
  • adjective: free from imperfection
  • often used informally to make a statement more forceful
  • synonyms: perfect, arbitrary, autocratic

Examples

  • ('US') That restaurant serves the 'absolute' best Mexican food I've ever eaten. [=that restaurant serves absolutely the best Mexican food I've ever eaten]

  • The company has grown 'in absolute terms', but its share of the market is actually less than it was a few years ago.

  • He says that he has 'absolute' [='certain'] proof that his client is innocent.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, yeah. It's because I'm on grand a week. I've got something for you. Off you pop then, treacle. Santi, what's up, man? Listen, you scored an absolute belter tonight, love. You smashed it, bubba. Listen. What're you thinking bringing Roz up here? This is what we call a bona fide (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream