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 charged ∨ electrified Elec., having a charge of positive electricity; -- opposed to negatively electrified.
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