negatively

Word parts

negative + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈnɛɡətɪvli/

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Adverb

Positive negatively

Comparative more negatively

Superlative most negatively

1. In a negative manner rather than a positive one.
   • Antonym: positively

   His idea for cutting wages was received negatively by the workers.