He answered (the question) 'in the affirmative'. [=he said “yes”]
She gave an 'affirmative' answer, not a negative answer.
She answered (the question) 'affirmatively'.
(..) of a sexist group like that. A sexist? Uh, WFC promotes equality for all people. Everyone knows affirmative action takes jobs away from qualified men. You know what, why don't we just hold off here on the women's debate lecture thing, (..)2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Murder of the Meninist Season: 11 Episode 12