categorically

adverb

Definition of categoricallynext
as in absolutely

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for categorically
  1. absolutely
  2. even
  3. entirely
  4. downright
  5. totally
  6. wholly
Adverb
  • If not clear already: This camera is absolutely not for fussy photographers.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Check the temperature: To be absolutely sure, use a food thermometer to check the temperature in the thickest part of the breast or thigh.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • While many Arduino components are available individually, there is a compelling argument for buying additional starter kits, even for those people who have gained some experience.
    Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Tribes were in even worse shape, and Collier, a social justice advocate, instituted several reforms to federal Indian policy.
    Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of even
Adverb
  • But many of those sites have fallen off the internet entirely.
    Brendan Nystedt, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
  • By nearly every credible account, tales of their antics were either exaggerated to absurd degrees or made up entirely.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of entirely
Adverb
  • Depending on your preferred airport or airline, the state of flying today can feel downright shabby.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Strout’s reflections on life and the significance of storytelling are downright profound.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of downright
Adverb
  • Green segments indicate areas where your PC is totally on point security-wise.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Don’t move can probably be considered a success with a nearly totally unknown cast that would not demand big bucks to star, plus an incredibly simplistic concept that had to be cheap to film.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of totally
Adverb
  • Government spending is totally out of control, and the number of people who are partially or wholly dependent on government transfer payments has mushroomed.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In 1949, the company rolled out a new venture to systematize the disparate European operations, creating units in different countries that were wholly owned by a new entity known as the Word Trade Corporation.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of wholly
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