Emphasizing adverbs:
absolutely, assuredly, certainly, completely, conclusively, definitely, desperately, distinctly, entirely, extremely, fully, highly, incredibly, indisputably, particularly, perfectly, really, respectively, significantly, solely, specifically, surely, totally, thoroughly, truly, unbelievably, undeniably, undisputed, undoubtedly, unquestionably, utterly.
Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs and clauses.
Ex: He really does everything distinctively thoroughly and appears to be totally dedicated to his work.
absolutely/simply/utterly/totally/completely/perfectly
These emphasizing adverbs are normally used with adjectives that are in themselves already quite absolute. They give even greater emphasis to what is said.
Compare the following:
• Your advice was invaluable – absolutely invaluable!
• I was simply amazed when she said that she was going to marry Henry.
• It was perfectly clear that she was serious and I was totally powerless to stop her.
• I felt that she was completely wrong to even think about it and I am utterly exhausted by it all.
completely or quite
Note that quite can mean very much or completely. It can also mean fairly or to some extent.
Compare the following:
• Are you quite certain that Jack’s in Paris? Completely sure?
I’m absolutely sure.
• Are you coming to the pub?
No, I’m quite tired, a bit sleepy. I think I’ll go to bed.
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