D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Positively

· Pos·i·tive·ly · IPA /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/
01 adv. In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed to negatively.
  1. 1.
    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.
Phrases & compounds
Positively charged — having a charge of positive electricity; -- opposed to negatively charged.