Positively
Positively adverb - In an approving manner.
Sure and positively are semantically related. in absolutely topic. In some cases you can use "Sure" instead an adverb "Positively".
Sure
Sure adverb - Without any question.
Positively and sure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Positively" instead an adverb "Sure".
Nearby Word: surely
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Both words in one sentence
- Aang: When dealing with spirits, be absolutely positively certain of the Exact Words spoken, and do be sure to use very specific and precise words in terms and agreements.
Source: Fan Fic / Embers -
Running Gag: Absolutely, positively, unquestionably, undeniably, the very very very last of The Cracked Lens (and we really really mean it this time, for sure!), part IX.
Source: Magazine / Cracked - Not sure what made me laugh harder, a concussed Eliot hitting on Natasha out of admiration or Parker looking positively gleeful at the prospect of breaking into security systems in North Korea.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Leverage
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