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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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Intel investors have been reacting positively to its recent announcement of a change to a joint-venture arrangement — and another a similar catalyst may be on the horizon.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The first was that A.I. can be used positively to speed up the writing and source-reviewing process.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"Nonsense" could also positively or negatively influence GPT's responses when it was added to an argument the AI was asked to evaluate.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Rather, the pope is advocating positively for a world that reflects Catholic teaching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

I feel that if you think positively, things will turn out for the better.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.