positively

word · lemma: positive

/ˈpɑzətɪvɫi/
POZ-uh-tiv-lee
/pˈɒzɪtˌɪvli/
POZ-i-tiv-lee

Definition

In a positive, hopeful, or helpful way. It can also mean definitely or with complete certainty, especially in statements like 'I positively know' or 'I positively refuse.'

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal or careful speech for 'in a positive way,' but it can also sound emphatic or old-fashioned when it means 'absolutely' or 'definitely.' Common patterns: 'respond positively,' 'think positively,' 'test positively for,' and emphatic 'positively not/refuse/insist.' Do not confuse it with 'positive' used as an adjective.

Spanish: positivamente - sin dudaPortuguese (BR): positivamente - com certezaPortuguese (PT): positivamente - sem dúvidaChinese (Simplified): 积极地 - 绝对地Chinese (Traditional): 積極地 - 絕對地Hindi: सकारात्मक रूप से - निश्चित रूप सेArabic: بشكل إيجابي - بالتأكيدBengali: ইতিবাচকভাবে - নিশ্চিতভাবেRussian: позитивно - определённо - несомненноJapanese: 前向きに - はっきりとVietnamese: một cách tích cực - chắc chắnKorean: 긍정적으로 - 확실히Turkish: olumlu şekilde - kesinlikleUrdu: مثبت طور پر - یقیناًIndonesian: secara positif - dengan pasti

Example Sentences

She spoke positively about her new teacher.

basic

Try to think positively when things are hard.

basic

I positively know that this key is mine.

basic

The team responded positively to the new plan.

natural

She was positively glowing after the interview.

natural

I positively refuse to argue about this again.

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