absolument

See also: absolûment

French

Etymology

From absolu +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ap.sɔ.ly.mɑ̃/

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Adverb

absolument

1. absolutely; totally; completely
2. (informal) at all costs

   Synonyms: à tout prix, coûte que coûte

Further reading

• “absolument”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012