positively

[poz-i-tiv-lee, poz-i-tiv-lee]

adverb

1. with certainty; absolutely.

   The statement is positively true.

2. decidedly; unquestionably; definitely.

   His conduct is positively shocking.

interjection

1. (used to express strong affirmation) yes.

   Do you plan to go to the party? Positively!

positively

/ ˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ /

adverb

1. in a positive manner

2. (intensifier)

   he disliked her: in fact, he positively hated her

1. unquestionably; absolutely

Word History and Origins

Origin of positively¹

First recorded in 1585–95; positive + -ly

Example Sentences

London-based Corinne says she was inspired to turn to AI after hearing her housemate talk positively about using it for dating advice, including how to break up with someone.

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"Where there was good interaction, they responded positively to that. But I think that was minimal."

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Or do you find the prospect of sitting through the musical’s second act positively horrendible?

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"We are not looked at very positively for the most part from the media," she says.

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Scotland started positively, making the most of the territory gifted to them by an aimless kick by Aitchison and an undercooked clearance by Helena Rowland.

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Related Words

• certainly 
• easily 
• emphatically 
• firmly 
• undoubtedly