positively
(Informal)
[adverb]
Synonyms: definitely, absolutely, assuredly, categorically, certainly, emphatically, firmly, surely, unequivocally, unquestionably

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pos‧i‧tive‧ly AC /ˈpɒzətɪvli, ˈpɒzɪtɪvli $ ˈpɑː-/ adverb
[Word Family: noun: positive; adverb: positively; adjective: positive]

1. used to emphasize that something is true, especially when this seems surprising:
Some holiday destinations are positively dangerous.

2. in a way that shows you agree with something or want it to succeed Antonym : negatively:
It is hoped that the industry will respond positively to this new initiative.

3. in a way that shows you are thinking about what is good in a situation rather than what is bad:
They’re encouraged to think positively about themselves and their future.
Change should be accepted and be viewed positively.

4. in a way that leaves no doubt:
‘You certainly won’t!’ Katherine said positively.
The blood was never positively identified as the victim’s.

5. spoken used to emphasize that you really mean what you are saying Synonym : definitely:
This is positively the last time you’ll hear me say this.

6. positively charged technical having the type of electrical charge that is carried by protons

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