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positively

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/ · UK /ˈpɒzətɪvli/

positively means: In a way that shows approval, hope, or a good response.

adverb

FAVOURABLYB2

In a way that shows approval, hope, or a good response.

  • Try to think positively.
  • The students responded positively to the new teacher.
  • Her suggestion was received positively by the team.

Similar words: favourably, optimistically

Opposites: negatively

Common phrases: think positively, respond positively, positively received

WITH CERTAINTYC1

In a way that leaves no doubt that something is true or will happen.

  • I am positively certain.
  • The witness positively identified the driver.
  • We have not positively established what caused the fire.

Similar words: definitely, certainly, conclusively

Common phrases: positively identify someone, positively certain, positively establish something

VERYC1

Used to make a description stronger, especially when something is surprising or extreme.

  • The cake was positively delicious.
  • He looked positively delighted with his present.
  • The idea of walking home in this storm is positively ridiculous.

Similar words: absolutely, really, extremely

Common phrases: positively wonderful, positively ridiculous, positively delighted

Questions about positively

What does positively mean?

In a way that shows approval, hope, or a good response.

What is positively in other languages?

Türkçe: olumlu şekilde · Español: positivamente · Français: positivement · Deutsch: positiv · Italiano: positivamente · 日本語: 好意的に

How do you pronounce positively?

In American English /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/; in British English /ˈpɒzətɪvli/.

How do you use positively in a sentence?

Try to think positively. The students responded positively to the new teacher.

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