Affirmatively Meaning in English
word
əˈfɝmətɪvɫi
uh-FUR-muh-tiv-lee
ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪvli
uh-FUR-muh-TIV-lee
Definition
In a way that shows agreement, support, or a positive answer.
Usage & Nuances
"Affirmatively" is formal and often used in legal, professional, or academic contexts. Common in phrases like "respond affirmatively" or "answer affirmatively." Not typically used in everyday spoken English; in conversation "yes" or "positively" are preferred.
Spanish: afirmativamentePortuguese (BR): afirmativamentePortuguese (PT): afirmativamenteChinese (Simplified): 肯定地Chinese (Traditional): 肯定地Hindi: सकारात्मक रूप सेArabic: بِشكل إيجابيBengali: হ্যাঁ বলে - ইতিবাচকভাবেRussian: утвердительноJapanese: 肯定的にVietnamese: một cách khẳng định - một cách quả quyếtKorean: 긍정적으로Turkish: olumlu olarakUrdu: اثباتی طور پرIndonesian: secara afirmatif - dengan tegas
Example Sentences
She nodded affirmatively when asked if she understood.
basic
He answered affirmatively to the job offer.
basic
The student replied affirmatively when the teacher asked a question.
basic
If you can respond affirmatively, we’ll move forward with the project.
natural
The witness stated affirmatively that he saw the suspect at the scene.
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When given the choice, she always chooses affirmatively rather than hesitate.
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