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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Positively, Xero’s acquisition of Melio has made it more appealing to Intuit customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Positively charged aminated silica particles, however, did not form clusters in water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024

Positively charged ice crystals are forced toward the top of the cloud by updrafts, currents of rising air.

From Scientific American • Oct. 23, 2023

Submit a story and it may be featured in The Times’ Positively PNW series.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2023

"Ought to ferret out the mystery before we go. Whole thing's like a detective story. Positively thrilling."

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

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