Absolutely
Absolutely adverb - Totally and definitely; without question.
Hands down and absolutely are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hands down" instead an adverb "Absolutely".
Hands down
Hands down adverb - Without any question.
Absolutely and hands down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Absolutely" instead an adverb phrase "Hands down".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- really and absolutely
- really and hands down
- truly and absolutely
- truly and hands down
- well and absolutely
- well and hands down
- sure and absolutely
- sure and hands down
- definitely and absolutely
- definitely and hands down
- simply and absolutely
- simply and hands down
- indeed and absolutely
- indeed and hands down
Both terms in one sentence
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This is a case of practicality: Marcus is chosen because, despite his treason, he is still hands down the best, most qualified soldier in the squad, despite being absolutely hated by the Gear commander.
Source: You Are in Command Now
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Hands down and Absolutely. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/absolutely/hands_down
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Hands down or Absolutely. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/absolutely/hands_down.
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