adv. In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed to negatively. [ 1913 Webster ] Good and evil which is removed may be esteemed good or evil comparatively, and positively simply. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ] Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord, Before I positively speak herein. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] I would ask . . . whether . . . the divine law does not positively require humility and meekness. Sprat. [ 1913 Webster ] Positively charged or Positively electrified (Elec.), having a charge of positive electricity; -- opposed to negatively charged. [ 1913 Webster ]
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