positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
영어
~ 4500
의미
의미 0개
adverb
B1
property
1
Certainly; without doubt
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
사용 패턴：
[someone] positively [verb]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
유의어
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
반의어
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
연어
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
주제
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
자주 하는 실수：
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
유의어
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
반의어
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
연어
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
주제
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- She reacted positively to the feedback.
- The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
- Thinking positively can improve your mood.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
positively [adjective]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
유의어
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
반의어
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
연어
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
주제
communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- I was positively thrilled by the news.
- She was positively glowing with pride.
- The movie was positively awful.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
유의어
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
반의어
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
연어
positively charged particle
|test positively for
주제
science
예문
- The ion is positively charged.
- He tested positively for the virus.
- The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
학습자용 예문
- The atom is positively charged.
- She tested positively for flu.
- Water did not react positively to the test.
문법
기본형
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
음절 및 강세
pos - it - ively （3음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
활용형
Noun
- Base: positively
- Plural: positivelies
관련 단어
Forms
positivelies
noun
Core family
positive
adjective B1
Related words
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
표현
look at [something] positively
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
See something favorably
To see something as good or beneficial.
예문
- 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.
예문
- Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
- She always thinks positively about the future.