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   positively

   /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/

   adverb

   • 1. in a positive way, especially by expressing optimism, agreement, or acceptance: "the negotiations started positively, with agreement on several issues"
   • ▪ in a way that indicates the presence of a certain substance or condition: "only three drivers tested positively for excess alcohol following accidents in the area"
   • ▪ with certainty; so as to leave no room for doubt: "experts could not positively identify the voices"
   • 2. used to emphasize that something is the case, even though it may seem surprising: "this is positively the last word on the matter" Similar emphaticallyconfidentlyfirmlycategoricallydefinitelywith certaintyconclusivelywithout qualificationcertainlybeyond questionunquestionablyundoubtedlyindisputablyunmistakablyindubitablyassuredlyabsolutelyreallydownrightsimplythoroughlycompletelyutterlytotallybeyondperfectlyextremelyto a marked degreedecidedlyfairlyinformal:plainplumb

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