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Definitively vs Positively - What's the difference?

definitively | positively |

As adverbs the difference between definitively and positively

is that definitively is in a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final while positively is   In a positive manner.

definitively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final.
  • See also

    * definitely

    positively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner)  In a positive manner.
  • (modal)  With certainty.
  • (degree)  Very.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
  • , title=(The China Governess) , chapter=1 citation , passage=The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. […]  The bed was the most extravagant piece.  Its graceful cane halftester rose high towards the cornice and was so festooned in carved white wood that the effect was positively insecure, as if the great couch were trimmed with icing sugar.}}

    Synonyms

    * (with certainty) definitely, categorically, decisively, unconditionally