Absolutely
Absolutely adverb - Totally and definitely; without question.
Virtually is an antonym for absolutely.
Virtually
Virtually adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usage example: fell in love with a man who was virtually penniless
Absolutely is an antonym for virtually.
Both words in one sentence
- Every second is absolutely believable, and the characterization is spot-on (well, Blaine's quite a bit off, but this was before we knew virtually anything, and it's amusing as hell, anyway).
Source: Fanfic Recs / Glee -
Paparazzi: The Super Bowl is such an over the top event that it draws media from virtually the entire world as well as many non-sports reporters from within the US, many of whom know absolutely nothing about what they came to cover.
Source: Useful Notes / Super Bowl - While this is an absolutely miraculous ability that allows armies to march with virtually no supply lines as well as literally create buildings out of thin air, it does have its limits.
Source: Alchemy Is Magic
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