positively
B1
adv
Freq #8657
Meanings
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1
adv
extremely
it was positively monumental
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2
adv
In a positive manner.
He approached the interview positively.
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3
adv
With certainty.
I will positively be there at 8 a.m.
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4
adv
Absolutely; utterly.
[…] Easter Sunday, for all its traditions, is a gladless day in London. There is positively nothing to do.
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5
adv
Very.
I had a positively wonderful time.
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6
adv
so as to be positive
Etymology
From Middle English positively, equivalent to positive + -ly.
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Synonyms
1
adv
· extremely
bloody
3
adv
· with certainty.
assuredlycategoricallycertainlydecisivelydefinitelydoubtlessdoubtlesslyex faciefo shizzlefor a factfor certainfor sure
4
adv
· absolutely; utterly.
absolutelyall the wayall-outaltogetherand barreland sinkerat largeat lengthblindcap-a-piecategoricallycompletely
5
adv
· very.
above a bitabsolutelyabundantlyall toobut goodcompletelydamneminentlyever soexceedinglyexcessivelyextremely
Word family
Derived forms
absativelyabsitivelyabsotivelynonpositivelyphotopositivelyposilutelypositutelyposolutely