Definitions for positively
ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv li or, esp. for 3 , ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv lipos·i·tive·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. positivelyadverb

   extremely

   "it was positively monumental"

2. positivelyadverb

   so as to be positive; in a positive manner

   "she intended her remarks to be interpreted positively"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. positivelyadverb

   In a positive manner.

   He approached the interview positively.

2. positivelyadverb

   With certainty.

   I will positively be there at 8 a.m.

3. positivelyadverb

   Very.

   I had a positively wonderful time.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Positivelyadverb

   Etymology: from positive.

   1. Absolutely; by way of direct position.

   Give me some breath, some little pause,
   Before I positively speak in this. William Shakespeare, Rich. III.

   The good or evil, which is removed, may be esteemed good or evil comparatively, and not positively or simply. Francis Bacon.

   2. Not negatively.

   It is impossible that any successive duration should be actually and positively infinite, or have infinite successions already gone and past. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

   3. Certainly; without dubitation.

   It was absolutely certain, that this part was positively yours, and could not possibly be written by any other. Dryden.

   4. Peremptorily; in strong terms.

   I would ask any man, that has but once read the bible, whether the whole tenor of the divine law does not positively require humility and meekness to all men. Thomas Sprat.

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1. positively

   Positively refers to expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or approval in a certain manner. It can also refer to having a good or constructive quality, showing optimism or confidence, or exhibiting or resulted from an affirmation or assertion. In relation to a mathematical or scientific context, positively can refer to something that is greater than zero or a figure denoting an advantage or a desirable outcome.

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1. Positivelyadverb

   in a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed to negatively

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1. positivelyadverb

   In a positive manner.

   They were positively beaming on their wedding day knowing that they could then create the child they choose together,,,,,,,, what a JOY !!

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 12, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'positively' in Adverbs Frequency: #368

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce positively?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say positively in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of positively in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of positively in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of positively in a Sentence

1. Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti:

   The government is ready to consider positively a request to use airbases and national airspace, and support the operation, if it is believed that it would lead to a more rapid and effective conclusion of the ongoing action.

2. Gianni Rezza:

   The population reacted quite positively in the first phase, however fear probably played a role, images of the coffins carried on military trucks in Bergamo were harsh, and evidently they made it clear how leaving the uncontrolled circulation of the virus would lead to serious problems.

3. President Tayyip Erdogan:

   The most suitable bid came from China but certain developments led to delays. We will revisit these matters during this trip. If we receive a proposal that enriches the bid, we will view this positively.

4. Mara Keisling:

   Having President Obama and the weight of the White House behind efforts to ban conversion therapy is so critical in the fight for transgender and LGB young people, my hope is that when a transgender person's struggle is acknowledged by one of the most recognizable figures in the world, it positively changes the way they view themselves. The pseudo-science that propels conversion therapy cannot match the self-acceptance that comes with this kind of change.

5. Kazuto Suzuki:

   This is a very politically sensitive time, and Suga wants to use the Olympics as a stepping stone for his success in the election, japan’s success in the Olympics and winning gold medals, and the Japanese people cheering and rooting for the Japanese athletes. Those kind of things are working positively for Suga.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=positively
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Positively
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=positively
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positively
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=positively