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  1. 1. adv. In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed to negatively. Source: opted
  2. 2. adv. downright Source: wordnet
  3. 3. adv. so as to be positive; in a positive manner Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 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 charged or electrified (Elec.), having a charge of positive electricity; -- opposed to Ant: negatively electrified. Source: webster
  5. 5. In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; withcertainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed tonegatively.Good and evil which is removed may be esteemed good or evilcomparatively, and positively simply. Bacon.Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord, Before I positivelyspeak herein. Shak.I would ask . . . whether . . . the divine law does not positivelyrequire humility and meekness. Sprat.Positively charged or electrified (Elec.), having a charge ofpositive electricity; -- opposed to Ant: negatively electrified. Source: adambom
  6. 6. r:100 r. extremely r. so as to be positive; in a positive manner Source: ecdict

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