Absolutely
Nigh
Nigh adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usage example: he has nigh completed his degree
Absolutely is an antonym for nigh.
Both words in one sentence
- In Frasier, Frasier Crane is absolutely delighted to be able to squire the old alpha cheerleader and then way-out-of-his-league Lois to his nigh-school reunion ball.
Source: Reunion Revenge -
Super Prototype: The prototype King Oni is faster, stronger, nigh indestructible and equipped with a absolutely devastating anti-aircraft rocket battery.
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In Chimneyspeak, a small cut across the nose of wealthy heiress Chelsea Grinn caused her to go absolutely insane, and turn into an absolutely insane woman who is now covered in scars, is nigh unstoppable, and kills for basically no reason at all.
Source: Minor Injury Overreaction
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