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positively

adverb (CERTAINLY)
 
 
/ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv.li/ US  /ˈpɑː.zə.t̬ɪv-/

Definition

certainly: He said quite positively that he would come, so I've saved a place for him.Confidence and self-assuranceShowing arrogance and conceit
(Definition of positively adverb (CERTAINLY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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