Affirmatively

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Pronunciation: /əˈfɝmətɪvli/

Definitions of affirmatively

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing manner, place, time, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 She nodded affirmatively when asked if she wanted more tea.

A2 The student answered affirmatively when the teacher asked if they had completed their homework.

B1 The witness responded affirmatively to the lawyer's question during the trial.

B2 The board members voted affirmatively to approve the new budget proposal.

C1 The CEO affirmed affirmatively that the company would be expanding its operations globally.

C2 The diplomat affirmed affirmatively that the peace talks were progressing positively.

Examples of affirmatively in a Sentence

formal The witness answered affirmatively when asked if they saw the suspect at the scene of the crime.

informal She nodded affirmatively when I asked if she wanted to go to the movies.

slang He totally said affirmatively to going to the party tonight.

figurative The artist's use of bold colors affirmatively expressed their emotions in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of affirmatively

past tense

affirmativelyd

plural

affirmativelys

comparative

more affirmatively

superlative

most affirmatively

present tense

affirmatively

future tense

will affirmatively

perfect tense

have affirmed affirmatively

continuous tense

is affirmatively

singular

affirmatively

positive degree

affirmatively

infinitive

to affirmatively

gerund

affirmativelying

participle

affirmativelyed

Origin and Evolution of affirmatively

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'affirmatively' originated from the Latin word 'affirmativus', which is derived from the verb 'affirmare' meaning 'to assert'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to denote a positive assertion or confirmation, the word 'affirmatively' has evolved to also indicate a proactive or assertive manner of speaking or acting in various contexts.