its written in offices positively no smoking.what does positively mean here?

Answer 1

It works as and adverb, it means without question, absolutely.

In this case it is used as an emphatic way of defining something as an absolute no,

Answer 2

It is just a stronger statement than No Smoking. It would be like putting an exclamation mark after it. Perhaps there is a danger (like the presence of oxygen, gasoline or something like that) that makes it not only unacceptable but down right dangerous to smoke in that area.

Answer 3

Positively is an adverb it emphasises that there is no smoking.

They can use force to stop you from smocking , physically throw you out, prosecute you have you thrown in jail, law permitting(in an air plain).

Answer 4

Absolutely no smoking, if cought the act is punishable
You cannot smoke at all, even in the wash rooms, cos there are smoke detactors.

Positively is acting as WARNER, no is just cool

Answer 5

Do you mean what does the word mean here --- in this forum? Or where a sign like that is posted? If it is the latter, it means smoking will not be tolerated in that place.

Answer 6

A way of saying no exception to the rule. A lot of people don't understand simple statements. You have to say it where there would be no chance for debate.

Answer 7

positively words means for sure it simply means that make it sure that u do not smoke here.

Answer 8

they do 'negative no smoking' twice (i.e they smoke twice). two negatives make a positive so it becomes 'positively no smoking'

Answer 9

Be sure you understand: we are serious!!
"No Smoking" means NO SMOKING!! OKAY?

Answer 10

absolutely