Positively \Pos"i*tive*ly\, adv. In a positive manner; absolutely; really; expressly; with certainty; indubitably; peremptorily; dogmatically; -- opposed to negatively.

Good and evil which is removed may be esteemed good or evil comparatively, and positively simply. --Bacon.

Give me some breath, some little pause, my lord, Before I positively speak herein. --Shak.

I would ask . . . whether . . . the divine law does not positively require humility and meekness. --Sprat.

Positively charged or electrified (Elec.), having a charge of positive electricity; -- opposed to negatively electrified.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)