positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
Inglese
~ 4500
határozottan, egyértelműen, pozitívan, kedvezően, kifejezetten, kurva, valósággal, pozitív, pozitív lett a tesztje, pozitív töltésű
B1
1
határozottan
B1
egyértelműen
B1
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
Significato
Certainly; without doubt
Collocazioni
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
Sinonimi
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
Contrari
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
Temi
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
In a way that shows something is definitely true or will definitely happen.
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
Significato
In a good or helpful way
Collocazioni
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
Sinonimi
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
Contrari
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
In a way that helps or is good.
In a way that has a good or beneficial effect.
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
I am positively happy today.
Ma kifejezetten boldog vagyok.
She is positively tired after work.
Munka után kifejezetten fáradt.
The soup is positively delicious.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
Significato
Used to emphasize a statement
Collocazioni
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
Sinonimi
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
Contrari
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
Temi
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
With a positive charge or test result
Collocazioni
positively charged particle
|test positively for
Sinonimi
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
Contrari
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
Temi
science
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
Sillabe e accento
pos - it - ively (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: positively
- Plural: positivelies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
positivelies
noun
Core family
positive
adjective B1
Related words
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Espressioni
look at [something] positively
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
See something favorably
To see something as good or beneficial.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
- She always thinks positively about the future.