| 单词 | positively |
| 释义 | positively (once / 398 pages) 1adv 2adv Positively is a word that places emphasis on another word or statement. A positively funny joke is an extremely funny joke. Some words — like very and absolutely — exist mainly to turn the volume up on other things we say. Positively is like that. If your back hurts, you might say, "It's positively killing me!" If you want to see a movie, you might say, "I absolutely, positively must go." Someone might ask, "Are you positively sure you don't want some cake?" if they can't quite believe you don't want some. People use this word to emphasize a point. WORD FAMILYpositive: positively, positiveness, positives, positivism, positivity+/positivism: positivist, positivistic/positivist: positivists USAGE EXAMPLESHe asked the assembled state leaders how they will positively influence Montana and whether they will be remembered for their rhetoric or results. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) After that, beginning his Saint Pablo tour – on a stage that flew above the audience, naturally – seemed positively restrained. The Guardian(Dec 29, 2016) More and more, air passengers are responding positively to the Rodeo Drive-storefronts and gourmet restaurants that continue to pop up across airports, according to J.D. Washington Post(Dec 20, 2016) 1 adv so as to be positive; in a positive manner 2she intended her remarks to be interpreted positively adv extremely it was positively monumental |
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