different between positively vs indubitably

English

Etymology

positive +? -ly

Pronunciation

• enPR: p?z??t?vli, IPA^(key): /?p?z?t?vli/

• enPR: p?z?t?v'li, IPA^(key): /?p?z??t?vli/

Adverb

positively (comparative more positively, superlative most positively)

1. (manner) In a positive manner.

2. (modal) With certainty.

3. (degree) Very.

Synonyms

• (positive manner): confidently
• (with certainty): categorically, decisively, definitely, for certain, unconditionally; see also Thesaurus:certainly
• (very): absolutely, greatly; see also Thesaurus:very

Translations

See also

• absitively posolutely

English

Etymology

indubitable +? -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?n?dju?.b?.t?.bli/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?n?du.b?.t?.bli/, /?n?dju.b?.t?.bli/

Adverb

indubitably (comparative more indubitably, superlative most indubitably)

1. In a manner that leaves no possibility of doubt; undoubtedly.

Usage notes

Currently particularly used as a humorous interjection, particularly in American English, and seen as somewhat affected, if not outright haughty or campy. Compare this use by comedy cartoon Goofy Gophers (US, 1947–65).

Synonyms

• undoubtably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, doubtlessly, assuredly, certainly, sure thing, without a doubt

Related terms

• indubitable

Translations

References

• indubitably in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• “indubitably” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
• Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.