Qualifying verbs of affirming: Positively.

In an affirming manner; positively; affirmatively.

Positively; affirmatively. rare.

By way of assertion or express declaration; assertively, expressly; emphatically.

In an assertive manner, by way of assertion, positively, dogmatically.

By way of asseveration.

Used parenthetically. Expressing asseveration, protest, or dismay.

In a thetical manner; by way of assertion or positive statement; positively.

By way of assertion, assertively, assertorially.

By way of asseveration or solemn affirmation.