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