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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"The market is taking some of the data pretty positively."

From Barron's

Others - including several who were at the DoJ binder event - have not mentioned the document release at all, positively or negatively.

From BBC

The opportunity to convey how athletes can positively influence and inspire others in their community is always rewarding.

From Los Angeles Times

"Therefore, if there is mutual political will, then this can only be assessed positively."

From Barron's

The expert’s analysis couldn’t positively identify gunshots fired from outside the truck, but it detected three faint pops.

From The Wall Street Journal

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