Both Uses of
positive
in
1984 by Orwell
- Quite soon he grew to have a feeling of positive dread when the appointed day came round.
p. 67..5 *positive = absolute (used for emphasis)
- "Actually it would have made no difference,' he said"
"Then why are you sorry you didn't do it?"
"Only because I prefer a positive to a negative.Only because I prefer a positive to a negative."†
p. 135..5
Definition:
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(positive as in: I'm absolutely positive!) certain (having no doubt; or used for emphasis)