positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
English
~ 4500
határozottan, egyértelműen, pozitívan, kedvezően, kifejezetten, kurva, valósággal, pozitív, pozitív lett a tesztje, pozitív töltésű
B1
1
határozottan
B1
egyértelműen
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] positively [verb]
I can positively confirm that she was at the meeting.
Határozottan meg tudom erősíteni, hogy ott volt a megbeszélésen.
The results positively show a decrease in crime.
Az eredmények egyértelműen a bűnözés csökkenését mutatják.
He spoke positively that the plan would work.
Learner examples
I can positively say it is true.
Határozottan állíthatom, hogy igaz.
She is positively sure about the answer.
Teljesen biztos a válaszban.
They positively know who did it.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
Meaning
Certainly; without doubt
Collocations
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
Synonyms
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
Antonyms
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
Themes
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
In a way that shows something is definitely true or will definitely happen.
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
She reacted positively to the feedback.
Pozitívan reagált a visszajelzésre.
The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
A tanár elismerően beszélt a fejlődéséről.
Thinking positively can improve your mood.
Learner examples
He talks positively about his job.
Pozitívan beszél a munkájáról.
She thinks positively every day.
Mindennap pozitívan gondolkodik.
We should act positively to help others.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
Meaning
In a good or helpful way
Collocations
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
Synonyms
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
Antonyms
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that helps or is good.
In a way that has a good or beneficial effect.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
positively [adjective]
I was positively thrilled by the news.
Valósággal el voltam ragadtatva a hír hallatán.
She was positively glowing with pride.
Valósággal ragyogott a büszkeségtől.
The movie was positively awful.
Learner examples
I am positively happy today.
Ma kifejezetten boldog vagyok.
She is positively tired after work.
Munka után kifejezetten fáradt.
The soup is positively delicious.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
Meaning
Used to emphasize a statement
Collocations
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
Synonyms
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
Antonyms
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to make an adjective or statement stronger.
Used to add strong emphasis to an adjective or statement.
B2
TECHNICAL
4
The ion is positively charged.
Az ion pozitív töltésű.
He tested positively for the virus.
A vírusra végzett tesztje pozitív lett.
The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
Learner examples
The atom is positively charged.
Az atom pozitív töltésű.
She tested positively for flu.
Pozitív lett az influenzatesztje.
Water did not react positively to the test.
Meaning
With a positive charge or test result
Collocations
positively charged particle
|test positively for
Synonyms
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
Themes
science
Definition
In science, having a positive charge or showing something is present.
In science, with a positive electrical charge or indicating the presence of a substance in a test.
Grammar
Dictionary form
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
Syllables & stress
pos - it - ively (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: positively
- Plural: positivelies
Word family
Forms
positivelies
noun
Core family
positive
adjective B1
Related words
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
look at [something] positively
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
See something favorably
To see something as good or beneficial.
Examples
- He looked at the change in rules positively.
- Try to look at the situation positively instead of worrying.
think positively
1/θˈɪŋk pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
Have an optimistic mindset
To focus on the good side of things and expect good results.
Examples
- Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
- She always thinks positively about the future.