Positively: meaning, definitions and examples
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positively
[ หpษzษtษชvli ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น positivamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคพเคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช positiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ positif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะทะธัะธะฒะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ pozytywnie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉๆฅต็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท positivement
๐ช๐ธ positivamente
๐น๐ท olumlu bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธ์ ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุฅูุฌุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ pozitivnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ pozitรญvne
๐จ๐ณ ็งฏๆๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ pozitivno
๐ฎ๐ธ jรกkvรฆtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผsbษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.