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- Dictionarypositively/ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/
adverb
- 1. in a positive way, especially by expressing optimism, agreement, or acceptance: "the negotiations started positively, with agreement on several issues"
- 2. used to emphasize that something is the case, even though it may seem surprising: "this is positively the last word on the matter" Similar
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POSITIVELY definition: 1. in a good or positive way: 2. certainly: 3. used to emphasize something, especially something…. Learn more.
POSITIVELY meaning: 1. in a good or positive way: 2. certainly: 3. used to emphasize something, especially something…. Learn more.
(pɒzɪtɪvli ) 1. adverb. You use positively to emphasize that you really mean what you are saying. [emphasis] This is positively the worst thing that I can even imagine. This is positively the last chance for the industry to establish such a system. Synonyms: definitely, surely, firmly, certainly More Synonyms of positively.
: of, relating to, or constituting the degree of comparison that is expressed in English by the unmodified and uninflected form of an adjective or adverb and denotes no increase or diminution. b (1) : independent of changing circumstances : unconditioned. an insurance policy with positive coverage. (2)
Positively definition: with certainty; absolutely. See examples of POSITIVELY used in a sentence.
adverb. OPAL W. /ˈpɒzətɪvli/ /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/ used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially when this is surprising or when it contrasts with a previous statement. Some diets may be positively dangerous. The instructions were not just confusing, they were positively misleading.
1. Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or affirmation: a positive answer; positive criticism. 2. Measured or moving forward or in a direction of increase or progress: positive steps. 3. a. Desirable, admirable, or beneficial: a woman with many positive qualities; the positive features of this new software. b.
