positively

American  

[poz-i-tiv-lee, poz-i-tiv-lee] / ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv li, ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv li /

adverb

1. with certainty; absolutely.

   The statement is positively true.

2. decidedly; unquestionably; definitely.

   His conduct is positively shocking.

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interjection

1. (used to express strong affirmation) yes.

   Do you plan to go to the party? Positively!

positively British  

/ ˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ /

adverb

1. in a positive manner

2. (intensifier)

   he disliked her: in fact, he positively hated her

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1. unquestionably; absolutely

Etymology

Origin of positively

First recorded in 1585–95; positive + -ly

Example Sentences

"It's taken five years but to know now that Jess's rule is out there and happening and is being received really positively and proactively by primary care colleagues is really, really important," she added.

From BBC

They scored positively in all five elements and particularly impressed with their opening sequential twizzles and step sequence.

From BBC

“Obex” also reminds us that the power to be positively emboldened by tech — rather than imprisoned by it — always will be in humans’ hands, so long as we remember that we always can unplug.

From Los Angeles Times

At 9 a.m. on a workday, this area of the Financial District is positively teeming with potential litigants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Infosys’s U.S.-listed depositary receipts rose, impacting other IT consulting stocks positively.

From Barron's

Related Words

• certainly
• easily
• emphatically
• firmly
• undoubtedly