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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

/ ˈɒɪɪɪ /

adverb

  1. in a positive manner
  2. (intensifier)

    he disliked her: in fact, he positively hated her

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

sentence substitute

  1. unquestionably; absolutely
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of positively1

First recorded in 1585–95; positive + -ly
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The review in 2017 detailed a gender skew towards women-only households, a greater likelihood of women answering the door to TV Licensing Enquiry Officers and a higher chance of them engaging positively with an officer.

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Keighley said “Sinners” is one of the most positively received films he’s worked on.

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Authorities allege Acosta was positively identified by several victims and witnesses as the man who lured their cats away from their homes.

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Speaking to Russian state TV on Monday, Putin said Russia has "always looked positively on any peace initiatives. We hope that representatives of the Kyiv regime will feel the same way".

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He revealed Sir Richard followed him on Instagram and responded positively when he sent a message pitching the space flight, though he stopped short of committing to a full space mission.

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