Meaning of absolute In English

• 0 very great or to the largest degree possible:

  • a man of absolute integrity/discretion

  • I have absolute faith in her judgment.

  • There was no absolute proof of fraud.

  • He's an absolute idiot!

  • That's absolute rubbish!

• 1 true, right, or the same in all situations and not depending on anything else:

  • an absolute law/principle/doctrine

  • Do you think there's such a thing as absolute truth/beauty?

  • Her contribution was better than most, but in absolute terms (= without comparing it with anything else) it was not very good.

• 2 An absolute ruler has unlimited power:

  • an absolute monarch

• 3 without limit, very great, or to the largest degree possible:

  • She demanded absolute silence.

  • The day was an absolute (= complete) disaster.

• 4 certain; not to be doubted:

  • Health insurance is an absolute necessity.

• 5 very great or to the largest degree possible:

  • The board said they had absolute confidence in the CEO, despite the company's difficulties.

• 6 used when expressing a strong opinion:

  • It's an absolute disgrace!