positively

As adverbs the difference between positively and firmly

is that positively is (manner)  in a positive manner while firmly is in a firm or definite or strong manner.

As adverbs the difference between aggressively and positively

is that aggressively is in an aggressive manner while positively is (manner)  in a positive manner.

As adverbs the difference between goodly and positively

is that goodly is (obsolete) in a goodly way; courteously, graciously while positively is (manner)  in a positive manner.

As an adjective goodly

is (archaic) good, pleasing in appearance.

Positively is a related term of indeed.

As adverbs the difference between positively and indeed

is that positively is (manner)  in a positive manner while indeed is (lb) truly; in fact; actually.

As an interjection indeed is

indicates emphatic agreement.

As adverbs the difference between satisfactorily and positively

is that satisfactorily is in a satisfactory manner, in a manner adequate to requirements while positively is   In a positive manner.

As adverbs the difference between favourably and positively

is that favourably is (british|canada) in a favourable manner while positively is (manner)  in a positive manner.

As an adverb positively

is (manner)  in a positive manner.

As an adjective optimistic is

expecting the best in all possible ways.

As adverbs the difference between positively and obviously

is that positively is (manner)  in a positive manner while obviously is in a obvious manner; clearly apparent.

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.

As adverbs the difference between likely and positively

is that likely is (obsolete) similarly while positively is (manner)  in a positive manner.

As an adjective likely

is probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring.

As a noun likely

is something or somebody considered likely.