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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

This substantial amount of fiscal stimulus has the potential to positively impact the broader European economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

The bank has been overweight on lithium since December 2024 because it expected demand to surprise positively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Studying had been positively excruciating, like trying to read while someone bangs out an annoying tune on a piano—and with fingers on the wrong keys, at that.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

Vocabulary lists containing positively

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

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