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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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It’s positively demented, but it’s not insanity for insanity’s sake.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

N R Jenzen Jones, director of Armament Research Services, said although it's difficult to positively identify the munition, "it appears to be correctly aligned for the terminal phase of its flight".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Shi previously worried about various royalty increases, but noted that Arm was able to positively surprise him with the results of those moves, as there was “little customer backlash.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Then, the entire group piled into seats on the right side of the room, Gil’s side, which was positively packed compared to Laura, Sarah, and a man they didn’t recognize sitting on the left.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

With each new question, the sound on the TV would be turned up higher and higher until it was positively deafening.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney