absolutely not

phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌæbsəˈluːtli nɒt/

Definition

A firm and emphatic way of refusing a request or denying a statement.

Examples

• When asked if she would consider working on the weekend, she replied absolutely not.

• The board decided that, absolutely not, they would not approve the budget increase.

• I asked if the rumors were true, and he said absolutely not.

Synonyms of absolutely not

Words with a similar meaning to absolutely not:

• no
• certainly not
• under no circumstances
• no way

Antonyms of absolutely not

Words with the opposite meaning to absolutely not:

• absolutely
• definitely

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