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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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But as a leading indicator, it is positively correlated.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The tongue-in-cheek title track positively swaggers, while “The Riff That Won’t Quit” lives up to its name.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She also said Xi had responded "positively" to her proposal that the sides work toward Taiwan participating in international organisations such as Interpol and regional trade agreements.

From Barron's • 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

“Excuse me!” barked the Prime Minister, now positively stamping up and down.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

Vocabulary lists containing positively

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

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