adv
positively
POZ-ih-tihv-lee
adv
1
In a hopeful or constructive way.
"She responded positively to the criticism."
2
Used for emphasis, meaning absolutely or definitely.
"The traffic was positively unbearable this morning."
How to Use Positively
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a good or hopeful way, or as an intensifier meaning "absolutely."
Common pairings
react positively
positively glowing
Word Forms
more positively comparative, most positively superlative
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