positively (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /pɒzɪtɪvli/
Definition
In a way that leaves no doubt; absolutely or certainly.
Examples
He was positively beaming with pride.
The results of the experiment were positively surprising.
She was positively determined to finish the project on time.
How to Use positively
- positively sure (collocation)
- Completely certain about something. — "I am positively sure that I left my keys on the table."
- positively charged (collocation)
- Having a net electric charge due to a deficiency of electrons. — "The nucleus of an atom is positively charged."
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