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positively
CIDE DICTIONARY
positively, 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." [1913 Webster]
"Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord,
Before I positively speak herein." [1913 Webster]
Before I positively speak herein." [1913 Webster]
"I would ask . . . whether . . . the divine law does not positively require humility and meekness." [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
positively
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