Positively: meaning, definitions and examples

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positively

 

[ หˆpษ‘zษ™tษชvli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a positive manner

In a way that shows optimism, approval, or confidence.

Synonyms

approvingly, confidently, optimistically

Examples of usage

  • She smiled positively when she heard the good news.
  • He responded positively to the suggestion of a pay raise.
  • The team members reacted positively to the new project proposal.
Context #2 | Adverb

with certainty or definiteness

Without any doubt; absolutely.

Synonyms

absolutely, certainly, definitely

Examples of usage

  • I can positively confirm that the package has been delivered.
  • She is positively the best candidate for the job.
  • The results of the experiment were positively groundbreaking.
Context #3 | Adjective

expressing agreement or affirmation

Expressing agreement, acceptance, or affirmation.

Synonyms

affirmative, agreed, approving

Examples of usage

  • A positively worded response to the proposal.
  • The teacher gave a positively glowing review of the student's performance.
  • The audience responded with positively enthusiastic applause.

Translations

Translations of the word "positively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น positivamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค•เคพเคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช positiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ positif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะทะธั‚ะธะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozytywnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉๆฅต็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท positivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ positivamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท olumlu bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ์ •์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฅูŠุฌุงุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozitivnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozitรญvne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งฏๆžๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozitivno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรกkvรฆtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผsbษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ positivamente

Etymology

The word 'positively' originated from the Latin word 'positive', which means 'placed firmly'. Over time, 'positively' evolved to convey ideas of certainty, agreement, and optimism. In modern usage, 'positively' is commonly used to express approval, confidence, or certainty. Its versatility in conveying different shades of positivity has made it a widely recognized adverb in the English language.

See also: positiveness, positives, positivism.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,219 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.