positively

adverb

1. In a direct, positive manner: emphatically, flat, flatly. Informal flat out. See strong/weak.
2. Without question: absolutely, certainly, doubtless, doubtlessly, undoubtedly. See certain/uncertain, limited/unlimited.
3. In truth: actually, fairly, genuinely, indeed, really, truly, truthfully, verily. Idioms: for fair. See real/imaginary, true/false.

IN BRIEF: adv. - Extremely; So as to be definite; fully assured.

If you want to be a loser, there's always a way to dwell on the negative. If you want to win, there's always a way to think positively — Tony La Russa

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The adverb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: (intensifier) extremely
  Derived from adjective: positive (meaning #10)

Meaning #2: so as to be positive; in a positive manner
  Derived from adjective: positive (meaning #1)

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