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positively

[/ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/]
adverb
positivamente
1. in a way that expresses agreement, approval, or affirmation; definitely
She positively agreed to help with the project.
Ela positivamente concordou em ajudar com o projeto.
2. in a constructive, optimistic, or favorable manner
We must approach this problem positively.
Devemos abordar este problema de forma positiva.
3. absolutely; undoubtedly; with certainty
That is positively the best meal I've ever had.
Essa é positivamente a melhor refeição que já comi.
4. in a manner that shows electrical positive charge or positive properties
The particle was positively charged.
A partícula estava positivamente carregada.
NYC Slang
for sure / definitely (informal)
Synonyms
definitelyabsolutelycertainlyaffirmativelyconstructivelyoptimistically
Antonyms
negativelypessimisticallyadverselyreluctantly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
positivamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
positivamente
formal and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
positivamente
formal and standard usage; occasionally 'com certeza' for emphasis
Portugal
positivamente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

think positively
respond positively
view something positively
charged positively
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