different between honestly vs absolutely
honestly
English
Etymology
From Middle English honestly, honestlyche, honestliche, equivalent to honest +? -ly.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /??n?stli/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /??n?stli/
- Hyphenation: hon?est?ly
Adverb
honestly (comparative more honestly, superlative most honestly)
- (manner) In an honest manner.
- Frankly, to be honest.
Synonyms
- (honest manner): candidly, sincerely, truthfully; see also Thesaurus:honestly
- (frankly): as a matter of fact, in all honesty, in point of fact, in truth; see also Thesaurus:actually
Translations
Interjection
honestly
- Used to express exasperation, dismay, etc.
- Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.
Synonyms
- really
Translations
Anagrams
- on the sly
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absolutely
English
Etymology
absolute +? -ly, from Middle English.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /æb.s??l(j)u?t.l?/
- (US) IPA(key): /?æb.s??lut.li/, /?æb.s??lut.li/
Adverb
absolutely (not comparable)
- In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- (grammar) In a manner that does not take an object.
Usage notes
- Absolutely is not to be confused with intensives such as very or indeed, as it is an unconditional term, absolutely/*very essential, vital or crucial.
Synonyms
- (in an absolute or unconditional manner): See also Thesaurus:completely
- (viewed without relation to other things): See also Thesaurus:individually
Translations
Interjection
absolutely
- Yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
Usage notes
- Some commentators, especially in England, criticise the interjectional use as having no useful meaning beyond that of yes; however, this assumes that emphasis is useless, which, pragmatically speaking, it isn’t.
Derived terms
Translations
See also
- absitively posolutely
References
absolutely From the web:
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- what absolutely amazing meaning
- absolutely necessary meaning
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