positively
Use Positively in a sentence
ɪ adverb
1.
with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
2.
decidedly; unquestionably; definitely: His conduct is positively shocking.
interjection
3.
(used to express strong affirmation) yes: Do you plan to go to the party? Positively!
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positively (ˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adv | |
| 1. | in a positive manner |
| 2. | (intensifier): he disliked her: in fact, he positively hated her |
| —sentence substitute | |
| 3. | unquestionably; absolutely |
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Positively
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
Example sentences
What you need to know if you're absolutely, positively ready to publish your novel.
But, of course, nobody wants to take less money upfront unless it's absolutely positively necessary.
Without a way to positively identify illness early, to detect that first spark, medicine will continue to be a last resort.
Negatively charged powder spread over the surface adheres through electrostatic attraction to the positively charged image areas.
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