Synonyms of positively

positively

adverb

as in favorably

in an approving manner

for the most part audiences have responded positively to his avant-garde music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• favorably
• appreciatively
• admiringly
• approvingly
• complimentarily
• lovingly
• respectfully
• reverently
• worshipfully
• regardfully

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• negatively
• adversely
• unfavorably
• disapprovingly
• scornfully
• disdainfully
• captiously
• hypercritically
• unflatteringly
• deploringly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of positively

Kopple’s Hamptons—even with its endless velvet ropes and parties and Jacuzzis—is positively quaint in comparison. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Yet, last year an NBC poll found that only18% of Americans viewed socialism positively. — Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Reflecting positively on Winston Churchill and his family’s support for Israel during the Six Day War, the Israeli premier said the days of such close cooperation are over. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

At the time, homicide investigators could not positively identify Sanchez, and in 2003 the cold case unit at the El Cajon Police Department sent the unidentified woman’s skull to a forensics lab to create an image of the woman’s face. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

When they are represented, viewers report feeling more positively about aging. — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

In bond court, prosecutors said the detective positively identified the shooter in the video as Jencarlos Gamez. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

The day started positively for the hosts, with skipper Pat Cummins winning the toss and electing to bat. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Markets reacted positively to the developments, sending Nvidia about 1% higher Tuesday. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026