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positively

/ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/

Meanings
  • adverb

    expressing or indicating a favorable or optimistic attitude; hopeful or confident


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/



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Synonyms

confidently , absolutely , greatly , categorically , decisively , definitely , for certain , unconditionally
Rhymes
Words rhyming with positively
possibly , adversely , adversely , variously , barely , barely , barely , barely , rarely , barely
Variants
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positive , positively , positiveness , positivenesses , positiver , positivest
Etymology
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originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'positif' meaning 'established, definitive, certain'. The modern English meaning is derived from the Latin word 'positus' meaning 'placed, put, set'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'positively' has 11 letters.

  2. The word 'positively' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  3. The word 'positively' has the same pronunciation as the word 'postively', but they have different meanings. 'Postively' means 'in a post or stationary position'.

  4. The word 'positively' is often used interchangeably with the word 'affirmatively'.

  5. The word 'positively' is sometimes used to express disagreement or contradiction, as in the phrase 'I positively disagree'.


Related Concepts
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  1. optimism: The belief that good or positive outcomes will result from a situation. 'Positively' is often used to express this belief.

  2. confidence: The feeling of self-assurance and belief in one's abilities. 'Positively' can be used to express this feeling.


Culture
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In literature, 'positively' is often used to express certainty or conviction. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway uses the word 'positively' to describe his belief that Tom Buchanan is having an affair with Myrtle Wilson. In art, the word 'positively' has been used in titles of works to express a sense of affirmation or optimism. For instance, in the title of a painting by Wassily Kandinsky, 'Composition VII', the word 'positively' could be interpreted as a statement of the artist's intent or vision.

How to Memorize "positively"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a smile on their face and a thumbs up. This person represents the feeling of being 'positively'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'positively' with the word 'hopefully'. Both words express a sense of optimism and confidence.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Positive People Promote Progress'.


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