Sir, - I absolutely agree with G. E. Naim (February 23rd) that the word "basically" is much overused on radio and television and with Neil Forsyth (March 1st) that overuse of the word "obviously" is even more widespread and irritating. However I absolutely insist - in fact it's basically obvious - that the word absolutely is the most overused and most irritating word of all. Absolutely. - Yours, etc., Gerry Moran,
Coote's Lane, Kilkenny.