- used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially when this is surprising or when it contrasts with a previous statement
- Some diets may be positively dangerous.
- The instructions were not just confusing, they were positively misleading.
- Tonight’s performance is positively the last time the band will appear together.
- in a way that shows you are thinking of the good things about a situation, not the bad
- Very few of those interviewed spoke positively about their childhood.
- Thinking positively is one way of dealing with stress.
- She was portrayed very positively in the movie.
- in a way that shows you approve of or agree with something/somebody
- The industry has responded positively to these developments.
- Investors reacted positively to news of the takeover.
- in a way that leaves no possibility of doubt synonym conclusively
- Her attacker has now been positively identified by police.
- (specialist) in a way that contains or produces the type of electricity that is opposite to that carried by an electron
- positively charged protons
opposite negatively
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