positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
英語
~ 4500
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
Certainly; without doubt
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
用法パターン：
[someone] positively [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
類義語
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
対義語
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
コロケーション
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
テーマ
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I can positively confirm that she was at the meeting.
- The results positively show a decrease in crime.
- He spoke positively that the plan would work.
学習者向け例文
- I can positively say it is true.
- She is positively sure about the answer.
- They positively know who did it.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a good or helpful way
In a way that helps or is good.
用法パターン：
[someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
類義語
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
対義語
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
コロケーション
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
テーマ
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She reacted positively to the feedback.
- The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
- Thinking positively can improve your mood.
学習者向け例文
- He talks positively about his job.
- She thinks positively every day.
- We should act positively to help others.
adverb
B2
property
3
Used to emphasize a statement
Used to make an adjective or statement stronger.
用法パターン：
positively [adjective]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
類義語
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
対義語
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
コロケーション
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
テーマ
communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I was positively thrilled by the news.
- She was positively glowing with pride.
- The movie was positively awful.
学習者向け例文
- I am positively happy today.
- She is positively tired after work.
- The soup is positively delicious.
adverb
technical
B2
property
4
With a positive charge or test result
In science, having a positive charge or showing something is present.
類義語
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
対義語
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
コロケーション
positively charged particle
|test positively for
テーマ
science
例文
- The ion is positively charged.
- He tested positively for the virus.
- The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
学習者向け例文
- The atom is positively charged.
- She tested positively for flu.
- Water did not react positively to the test.
文法
辞書形
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
音節・強勢
pos - it - ively （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
活用形
Noun
- Base: positively
- Plural: positivelies
関連語
Forms
positivelies
noun
Core family
positive
adjective B1
Related words
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
表現
look at [something] positively
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
See something favorably
To see something as good or beneficial.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
- She always thinks positively about the future.