♫ These Are a Few of My Fav-or-ite Words...♫

Absolutely.

ab·so·lute·ly \ˈab-sə-ˌlüt-lē, ˌab-sə-ˈ\

1 : in an absolute manner or condition —often used as an intensive

Last year, my mother and I were talking on the phone about something she was doing involving networking. She said, "I'm gonna give you a tip. When you're talking to folks that are planning on doing business with you, a good word to use is absolutely."

I laughed. She went on, "I'm serious! When someone asks you a 'yes or no' question, use it! You sound more sure of yourself than if you simply say "yes". Here, ask me a question."

I asked, "Are you going to have that fax sent today?" She responded ever so bubbly, "Aaaabsoutely!" I was actually temporarily convinced she would fax that fictitious document in a timely manner. I was sold.

Since then, the word has grown more powerful to me. When someone uses it, I feel they mean whatever they are referring to.

Absolutely.