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

sentence substitute

1. unquestionably; absolutely

Word History and Origins

Origin of positively¹

First recorded in 1585–95; positive + -ly

Example Sentences

“I have positively identified that that is not her,” said Tori-Singh in an 8-minute Facebook video recorded from her car.

From Los Angeles Times

Sano says she was "relieved to see that it was being accepted positively, and was really watching closely over my smartphone to see people's reactions the following day as well".

From BBC

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has championed using memecoin momentum for good, saying, “I want to see quality fun projects that positively impact the ecosystem and the world.”

From Salon

He was inflammatory and race-baiting in a way that made his previous two campaigns look positively statesmanlike.

From Slate

If major labels “participate in the profits of the music” suffering under violence, he added, “They have a responsibility for it. You’ve got to keep going, man. What else do you do? Go under? I wouldn’t be devoting my time to this if I didn’t think positively. The community has got to get it together. We want to help these young people survive and live out their talents and dreams.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• certainly
• easily
• emphatically
• firmly
• undoubtedly