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

“We view the company positively with a large opportunity in front of it but wait to see more clear signs of organic upside to revenue moving forward,” Schreiner wrote.

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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Moscow viewed some elements of the latest draft positively but "many require special discussions among experts".

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Losing that electron gives the particle one unit of positive charge, and with continued exposure, the particle becomes progressively more positively charged.

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Jones also wrote positively about Amazon’s potential in the automotive category over the long run.

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“Over the past several months as interim CEO, Michael has proven to be an exceptional leader for Kohl’s—progressively improving results, driving short and long-term strategy, and positively impacting cultural change,” said Schlifske.

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Related Words

• certainly 
• easily 
• emphatically 
• firmly 
• undoubtedly