positively
In favorable terms
Positively means in a positive manner—with certainty, approval, or optimism: She responded positively to the proposal.
It also serves as an intensifier meaning absolutely or definitely: The view was positively breathtaking, I'm positively certain.
In technical contexts, positively refers to electrical charge: positively charged particles.
Completely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- unquestionablyBeyond any dispute
- undoubtedlyWith total certainty
assuredly · indubitably · conclusively · undeniably · incontrovertibly · irrefutably · decidedly · unmistakably
With optimistic expectation
- optimisticallyWith positive expectations
- encouraginglyIn a supportive way
- upliftinglyIn an elevating manner
- cheerfullyIn a glad manner
brightly · buoyantly · sanguinely · confidently · promisingly · enthusiastically · eagerly · heartily
In actual fact
- trulyIn a genuine manner
- genuinelyIn a real manner
- actuallyIn truth, not supposedly
- literallyIn exact terms
precisely · exactly · purely · simply · just · quite · indeed · completely
In an approving manner
- approvinglyWith positive regard
- supportivelyIn an encouraging manner
- affirmativelyIn an agreeing manner
- agreeablyIn pleasing fashion
receptively · sympathetically · benevolently · kindly · graciously · admiringly · appreciatively · welcomingly
In a helpful manner
- beneficiallyIn a helpful manner
- productivelyWith useful output
- helpfullyIn an assisting manner
- usefullyIn advantageous manner
advantageously · proactively · effectively · practically · meaningfully · purposefully
Formally accused of crime
- ionizedConverted to charged particles
- cationicHaving lost electrons
- electrostaticallyBy static electrical force
- electricallyVia electrical current
absolutely
Completely, without exception
- definitelyWith complete certainty
- certainlyWithout any doubt
- unquestionablyBeyond any dispute
undoubtedly · assuredly · indubitably · conclusively · undeniably · incontrovertibly · irrefutably · decidedly · unmistakably · categorically
hopefully
With optimistic expectation
- optimisticallyWith positive expectations
- encouraginglyIn a supportive way
- upliftinglyIn an elevating manner
cheerfully · brightly · buoyantly · sanguinely · confidently · promisingly · enthusiastically · eagerly · heartily · warmly
really
In actual fact
literally · precisely · exactly · purely · simply · just · quite · indeed · completely · entirely
favorably
In an approving manner
- approvinglyWith positive regard
- supportivelyIn an encouraging manner
- affirmativelyIn an agreeing manner
agreeably · receptively · sympathetically · benevolently · kindly · graciously · admiringly · appreciatively · welcomingly · obligingly
constructively
In a helpful manner
- beneficiallyIn a helpful manner
- productivelyWith useful output
- helpfullyIn an assisting manner
usefully · advantageously · proactively · effectively · practically · meaningfully · purposefully
charged
Formally accused of crime
- ionizedConverted to charged particles
- cationicHaving lost electrons
- electrostaticallyBy static electrical force
- agreement wordsyes, okay, agree, agreed, accord
- pledgesvow, promise, I promise, wedding vows, I vow
- reliabilityreliable, dependable, trustworthy, consistent, faithful
- affirmativesyes, yeah, yep, yup, absolutely
- agreementagree, accord, yes, yeah, yep
- Posh Britishold boy, old chap, old bean, old sport, pip pip
positivelynegatively
In an unfavorable way
unfavorably · disapprovingly · critically · adversely · disparagingly
positivelynegatively
In an unfavorable way
doubtfully · uncertainly · questionably · tentatively · hesitantly
- stay positiveMaintain a hopeful mindset
- be positiveMaintain hopeful attitude
- think positiveMaintain hopeful mental attitude
- positive thinkingHopeful mental outlook
- positive attitude
- positive vibesEncouraging emotional energy