positively

[ poz-i-tiv-lee or, especially for 3, poz-i-tiv-lee ]
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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!

Origin of positively

1
First recorded in 1585–95; positive + -ly

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British Dictionary definitions for positively

positively

/ (ˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ) /


adverb
  1. in a positive manner

  2. (intensifier): he disliked her: in fact, he positively hated her

sentence substitute
  1. unquestionably; absolutely

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