positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
Engleză
~ 4500
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adverb
B1
property
1
Certainly; without doubt
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] positively [verb]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
Sinonime
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
Antonime
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
Colocații
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
Teme
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
Sinonime
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
Antonime
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
Colocații
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
Teme
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- She reacted positively to the feedback.
- The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
- Thinking positively can improve your mood.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Tipar de utilizare:
positively [adjective]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
Sinonime
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
Antonime
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
Colocații
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
Teme
communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- I was positively thrilled by the news.
- She was positively glowing with pride.
- The movie was positively awful.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Sinonime
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
Antonime
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
Colocații
positively charged particle
|test positively for
Teme
science
Exemple
- The ion is positively charged.
- He tested positively for the virus.
- The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The atom is positively charged.
- She tested positively for flu.
- Water did not react positively to the 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.