Definitions

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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Nine of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors, including real estate and healthcare, traded positively on Tuesday despite the tech slide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Indeed, Russia positively rolled out the red carpet in 2018, removing any need for a visa.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Some viewed him positively but others described him as volatile and insulting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Wall Street reacted positively to the data, signaling to analysts that Tango’s vopimetostat could become a late-stage pancreatic cancer program.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

And despite the fact that Penelope was positively desperate to hear news of Simon or receive some sort of reply from Miss Mortimer, every single letter was addressed to Lady Constance Ashton.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Vocabulary lists containing positively

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ly

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Vocabulary lists containing positively

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ly