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Absolutely vs Objectively - What's the difference?

absolutely | objectively |

As adverbs the difference between absolutely and objectively

is that absolutely is in an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly while objectively is in an impartial, objective manner.

As an interjection absolutely

is yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement .

absolutely

English

Adverb

(-)
  • In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
  • Independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors.
  • (grammar) In a manner that does not take an object.
  • Usage notes

    * Absolutely'' is not to be confused with intensives such as ''very'' or ''indeed , as it is an unconditional term.

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • Yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement.
  • Usage notes

    * Some commentators, especially in England, criticise the interjectional use as having no useful meaning beyond that of yes;, page 3 however, this assumes that emphasis is useless, which, pragmatically speaking, it isn’t.

    References

    See also

    * absitively posolutely English degree adverbs

    objectively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an impartial, objective manner.