Synonyms of absolute

absolute

adjective

ˈab-sə-ˌlüt 

1

as in arbitrary

exercising power or authority without interference by others

Russia's absolute monarchy effectively ceased to be when Czar Nicholas II promised to share power with a legislative body

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arbitrary
• oppressive
• authoritarian
• tyrannic
• despotic
• tyrannical
• tsarist
• autocratic
• domineering
• autocratical
• czarist
• dictatorial
• tyrannous
• monocratic
• tzarist
• totalitarian
• sovereign
• unconditional
• imperious
• magisterial
• omnipotent
• antidemocratic
• almighty
• autonomous
• all-powerful
• unlimited
• jackbooted
• antirepublican
• sovran
• masterful
• high-handed
• self-ruling
• self-governing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limited
• constitutional
• lawful
• restricted
• democratic
• restrained
• circumscribed
• republican

2

as in unconditional

having no exceptions or restrictions

ironing is an absolute bore

I want the absolute truth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unconditional
• utter
• sheer
• total
• pure
• complete
• definite
• simple
• outright
• perfect
• real
• damn
• damned
• very
• unmitigated
• huge
• categorical
• unadulterated
• profound
• endless
• unqualified
• downright
• constant
• consummate
• deadly
• unalloyed
• thoroughgoing
• dreadful
• categoric
• stark
• regular
• rank
• crashing
• eternal
• fair
• thorough
• flat-out
• blank
• plumb
• out-and-out
• genuine
• clean
• perpetual
• straight-out
• arrant
• all-out
• dead
• flat
• blooming
• extreme
• veritable
• bodacious
• stone
• horrible
• supreme
• terrible
• authentic
• undying
• classic
• main
• unremitting
• unrestricted
• extraordinary
• hopeless
• habitual
• superlative
• confirmed
• terrific
• inveterate
• frightful
• surpassing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncertain
• doubtful
• questionable
• restricted
• dubious
• qualified
• equivocal

3

as in perfect

being entirely without fault or flaw

a formal living room decorated with absolute taste

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perfect
• ideal
• flawless
• excellent
• prime
• immaculate
• superb
• great
• faultless
• impeccable
• perfected
• unblemished
• terrific
• irreproachable
• exceptional
• seamless
• superior
• classic
• picture-book
• indefectible
• marvellous
• entire
• picture-perfect
• superlative
• letter-perfect
• polished
• unsurpassed
• expert
• consummate
• marvelous
• complete
• top
• fine
• first-class
• whole
• special
• masterly
• first-rate
• fabulous
• grand
• intact
• exact
• correct
• unimpaired
• dandy
• accurate
• unspoiled
• unerring
• top-notch
• completed
• mint
• precise
• high-grade
• unfailing
• infallible
• finished
• fancy
• bulletproof
• uninjured
• undamaged
• airtight
• unmarred
• unbruised
• inerrant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• imperfect
• bad
• insufficient
• inadequate
• defective
• incomplete
• faulty
• deficient
• wanting
• flawed
• amiss
• unfinished
• censurable
• reproachable
• broken
• fallible
• unpolished
• wrong
• spoiled
• injured
• wretched
• impaired
• atrocious
• incorrect
• damaged
• misshapen
• blighted
• execrable
• inaccurate
• malformed
• inexact
• imprecise
• blemished
• vitiated
• disfigured
• marred
• defaced

4

as in pure

free from added matter

absolute alcohol

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pure
• unadulterated
• plain
• undiluted
• unalloyed
• fresh
• unmixed
• straight
• neat
• purified
• refined
• tried
• clean
• fine
• filtered
• concentrated
• uncontaminated
• unpolluted
• rendered
• untainted
• uncorrupted
• undefiled
• strong
• clarified
• taintless
• uncombined
• full-bodied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mixed
• spoiled
• impure
• contaminated
• alloyed
• adulterated
• diluted
• polluted
• corrupted
• debased
• tainted
• soiled
• combined
• compounded
• unclarified
• blended
• incorporated
• commingled
• mingled
• sullied
• united
• linked
• intermingled
• merged
• intermixed
• amalgamated
• fused
• defiled
• besmirched
• joined
• conjoined
• befouled
• fouled
• coalesced
• cheapened
• watered-down
• doctored

5

as in conclusive

serving to put an end to all debate or questioning

absolute proof of her innocence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conclusive
• definitive
• decisive
• last
• clear
• determinate
• determinative
• deciding
• definite
• unquestionable
• undeniable
• indisputable
• incontestable
• irrefutable
• indubitable
• undisputed
• incontrovertible
• undisputable
• unanswerable
• unequivocal
• uncontested
• positive
• dispositive
• unchallenged
• inarguable
• unambiguous
• hands-down
• compelling
• convincing
• undebatable
• sure
• certain
• telling
• persuasive
• cogent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unclear
• questionable
• doubtful
• problematic
• inconclusive
• indecisive
• problematical
• moot
• debatable
• ambiguous
• disputable
• equivocal
• refutable
• controversial
• doubtable
• disputed
• debated

Examples of absolute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The last several years have been difficult for a lot of folks; many were pushed to the absolute edge by the pandemic and the high cost of living. —Joe Simitian, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024

While Off the Grid, and most video games, are made in absolute secrecy, Gunzilla’s independent nature allows for and seems to encourage out-of-the-box solutions like this. —Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024

Eminem will be an absolute rockstar of a grandfather, according to his friend, 50 Cent. —Mark Gray, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024

The Jilly Cooper adaptation launches today and the first ep at the very least is an absolute riot, with starry performances aplenty and a pleasing ‘inside baseball’ vibe in its portrayal of the commercial TV sector in the 1980s. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024