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View usage for: (pɒzɪtɪvli) 1. adverbYou use positively to emphasize that you really mean what you are saying. [emphasis] This is positively the worst thing that I can even imagine. This is positively the last chance for the industry to establish such a system. Synonyms: definitely, surely, firmly, certainly More Synonyms of positively 2. adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB before verb]You use positively to emphasize that something really is the case, although it may sound surprising or extreme. [emphasis] He's changed since he came back–he seems positively cheerful. Parents are positively encouraged to be at school whenever possible. 3. See also positive More Synonyms of positively positively in British English (ˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ) adverb2. (intensifier) he disliked her: in fact, he positively hated her sentence substitute3. unquestionably; absolutely Examples of 'positively' in a sentencepositively She knows her profile can be used positively.He absolutely positively wants to do this.I'd spend the five minutes prior to her departure almost forcing myself to think positively, but it rarely worked.We have to try and use it positively.We will react quickly and positively and move on.Tick the ones who you think will positively encourage you to change your behaviour and life.Your public effort will reflect either positively or negatively on your church.Were you failing to think positively enough?His voice sounds positively creamy with pleasure. Use your luck positively and spread it to people who need guidance and some sort of hope.That is fine providing the players react positively.The upside is that it is the only lesson where joking around might be positively encouraged.Try thinking positively about yourself and it might do wonders for your morale.He could not positively identify it.At times he sounds positively hawkish.Relationships could be tested, so keep things flowing positively.Added to which, there was something positively medieval about his family background.In moments of crisis, things can become positively apocalyptic.All but the most simple should be referred for treatment and possible drainage, and some may be positively dangerous if neglected.I felt a million times better, almost human again and positively cheerful.In that company, the British looked positively cheerful. In other languagespositively British English: positively ADVERB You use positively to emphasize that you really mean what you are saying. This is positively the worst thing that I can even imagine. - American English: positively
- Brazilian Portuguese: com certeza
- Chinese: 绝对地
- European Spanish: definitivamente
- French: vraiment
- German: eindeutig
- Italian: decisamente
- Japanese: 確かに
- Korean: 정말로
- European Portuguese: com certeza
- Latin American Spanish: definitivamente
Chinese translation of 'positively' adv - (= really)
确(確)实(實)地 (quèshí de) - (= encouragingly)
积(積)极(極)地 (jījí de)
This is positively the worst thing I can imagine. Synonyms unquestionably undeniably categorically unequivocally unmistakably with certainty assuredly without qualification He was positively furious. Additional synonyms`It's worrying, isn't it?' `Absolutely.' Synonyms definitely, surely, certainly, clearly, obviously, plainly, truly, precisely, exactly, genuinely, positively, decidedly, decisively, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, categorically, without question, unequivocally, conclusively, unambiguously, beyond any doubt, infallibly Definition completely or perfectly She is absolutely right. Synonyms completely, totally, perfectly, quite, fully, entirely, purely, altogether, thoroughly, wholly, utterly, consummately, every inch, to the hilt, a hundred per cent, one hundred per cent, unmitigatedly, lock, stock and barrel Definition without doubt I'll certainly do all I can to help. Synonyms definitely, surely, truly, absolutely, undoubtedly, positively, decidedly, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, without question, unequivocally, indisputably, assuredly, indubitably, doubtlessly, come hell or high water, irrefutably Additional synonymsDozens of flats have been completely destroyed.I have fallen completely in love with him. Synonyms totally, entirely, wholly, utterly, quite, perfectly, fully, solidly, absolutely, altogether, thoroughly, in full, every inch, en masse, heart and soul, a hundred per cent, one hundred per cent, from beginning to end, down to the ground, root and branch, in toto, from A to Z, hook, line and sinker, lock, stock and barrel Definition extremely She was often downright rude to him. Synonyms totally, completely, perfectly, extremely, absolutely, thoroughly, wholly, consummately, to the core, one hundred per cent, to the nth degree Hurting her feelings was emphatically not my intention. Synonyms definitely, certainly, absolutely, positively, categorically Political opinions are firmly held. Synonyms resolutely, strictly, staunchly, steadfastly, determinedly, through thick and thin, with decision, with a rod of iron, definitely, unwaveringly, unchangeably Definition absolutely He's simply wonderful in every respect. Synonyms totally, really, completely, absolutely, altogether, wholly, utterly, unreservedly Definition without doubt She knew that with enough dedication and work she would surely pass the course. Synonyms undoubtedly, certainly, definitely, inevitably, doubtless, for certain, without doubt, unquestionably, inexorably, come what may, without fail, indubitably, doubtlessly, beyond the shadow of a doubt We returned home thoroughly contented. Synonyms completely, quite, totally, perfectly, entirely, absolutely, utterly, to the full, downright, to the hilt, without reservationThe new laws coming in are utterly ridiculous. Synonyms totally, completely, absolutely, just, really, quite, perfectly, fully, entirely, extremely, altogether, thoroughly, wholly, downright, categorically, to the core, one hundred per cent, in all respects, to the nth degree, unqualifiedly |