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positively

[poz-i-tiv-lee, poz-i-tiv-lee] / ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv li, ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv li /
ADVERB
absolutely, definitely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certainly easily emphatically firmly undoubtedly
WEAK
amen assuredly categorically doubtless doubtlessly flat flat out for a fact indubitably no catch no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no kicker no strings attached on the money on the nose really truly right on sure surely the ticket to a tee undeniably unequivocally unmistakably unquestionably with certainty without qualification
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully questionably

Example Sentences

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Things would soon get positively feral as Karol’s backing rock band, composed entirely of women, shredded through the outro of the song “TQG,” giving it a heavy metal edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

This process produces negatively charged electrons and positively charged "holes."

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

When the 90th of the Masters tees off Thursday, Rose will once again try to emulate Nicklaus, who became a positively ancient champion for the sixth time at the age of 46.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Despite the lack of crossings so far, markets responded positively in the hours following the ceasefire.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

We are working to positively ID his body and determine if he was indeed the driver of the vehicle.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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