positively

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/ 🇺🇸 /ˈpɑzətɪvliː/

📖 Definitions

  1. adverb
    In a positive, optimistic, or hopeful manner; with a favorable or constructive attitude.; Without doubt; absolutely; certainly; used for emphasis.; In a way that indicates certainty or affirmation; without reservation.; In a manner that produces a beneficial or favorable result; advantageously.; In a direction or manner that is greater than zero; having a positive value or charge.; In a way that confirms or proves something; conclusively.; In a manner that is agreeable or approving; favorably.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more positively Superlative: most positively

Collocations

positively chargedpositively correlatedthink positivelyrespond positivelypositively identifypositively reinforce

Derivatives

positivepositivitypositivismpositivistpositivistic

Synonyms

affirmativelyconstructivelyoptimisticallyfavorablyenthusiastically

Antonyms

negatively

Commonly confused

positive
EN: 'Positive' is an adjective (a positive result); 'positively' is an adverb modifying verbs or adjectives (respond positively, positively charged).
absolutely
EN: 'Absolutely' expresses certainty or emphasis (absolutely certain); 'positively' can mean the same in informal use but more often relates to an optimistic or affirmative manner.

Spelling tips

EN: No common spelling issues. Remember the double 'i' is not present—it is 'positively,' not 'positivly.'

💬 Examples

  1. She responded positively to the suggestion and began working on it immediately.

  2. The view from the mountaintop was positively breathtaking.

  3. He positively identified the suspect from the lineup.

  4. Regular exercise can positively affect your mental health.

  5. The ion is positively charged because it has lost an electron.

  6. The DNA evidence positively linked him to the crime scene.

  7. The committee reacted positively to the proposal and approved it unanimously.