positively

pos·i·tively

in a positive manner: also used in affirmation, equivalent to “I agree” or “quite true” and pronounced (päz? tivl?)

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Adverb

(comparative more positively, superlative most positively)

(manner) In a positive manner.
He approached the interview positively.
(modal) With certainty.
I will positively be there at 8 a.m.
(degree) Very.
I had a positively wonderful time.

Origin

positive +"Ž -ly

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Sentence Examples

I feel like we are positively glowing.
It's positively gorgeous up there.
He was being positively rude.
The coast positively bristled with guns.
The first tea-tray is positively electrified, and the second negatively.

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