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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Jon Burrows on the other hand seems to positively relish it.

From BBC

It felt very authentic to many experiences I’ve had in my life, and I’m glad it ended positively for him.

From Los Angeles Times

As authorities searched the vehicle, they found blue surgical masks, positively identified clothing and the tracking device underneath the driver’s seat, the criminal complaint said.

From Los Angeles Times

Near-term financial impact may be limited, but Tan thinks the acquisition should contribute positively over time through scale, synergies and customer diversification.

From The Wall Street Journal

For their final project together, they put a mouse in an enclosure with other mice and took note of the neurons that fired as it responded positively to the social interaction.

From Los Angeles Times

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