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.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

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. Joshua Vallow:

   UNEARTHED REMAINS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THOSE OF CULT MOM LORI VALLOWS CHILDREN Ball said he was further informed by Gibb that Daybell and Lori Vallow told her that they held the religious belief that they were part of the Church of the Firstborn and their mission in that church was to lead the 144,000 mentioned in the Book of Revelation. They also stated their mission was to rid the world of zombies.

2. Education Bureau:

   If any teaching materials have content which is outdated or involves the four crimes under the law, unless they are being used to positively teach pupils about their national security awareness or sense of safeguarding national security, otherwise if they involve other serious crime or socially and morally unacceptable act, they should be removed, school management and teachers should review all learning and teaching materials in a timely manner, including books.

3. Evelyn Montanez:

   Last year was positively overwhelming, there was so much information I was learning. All the workshops were amazing, but what stood out to me was the student panel – the kids. It was really good for me as a mom to see where the kids are at different stages.

4. Rich Siegert:

   I'm not going to criticize Trump for saying that because I think it's just a manner of speech, we've got people up here that have a good mentality and they're thinking positively and they're thinking the way( Trump is) thinking. That's what it is.

5. Sydney Seiler:

   The entire international community is looking for this type of policy shift in Pyongyang, and that policy shift would be positively responded to.

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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