Dictionary entry

Positively

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pos″i‐tive‐ly, adv. In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; — opposed to negatively.

Good and evil which is removed may be esteemed good or evil comparatively, and positively simply. Bacon.

Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord,

Before I positively speak herein. Shak.

I would ask... whether... the divine law does not positively require humility and meekness. Sprat.

Positively chargedorelectrified(Elec.), having a charge of positive electricity; — opposed to negatively electrified.