/poz"i tiv lee/ or, esp. for 3, /poz'i tiv"lee/ , adv.
1. with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
2. decidedly; unquestionably; definitely: His conduct is positively shocking.
interj.
3. (used to express strong affirmation) yes: Do you plan to go to the party? Positively!
[ 1585-95; POSITIVE + -LY ]