positive
Usage
What are other ways to say positive?
The adjective positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt.
Example Sentences
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After Doherty was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2015, she began publicly documenting her health journey, candidly revealing the treatments she was undergoing, while continuing to share her positive outlook on life.
From MarketWatch
One positive is a disconnect between shares of cheaper public REITs relative to private-market values.
From Barron's
He adds that he tries to stay positive but it's been challenging.
From BBC
Dr Das believes positive results from trials might change views as the emerging scientific evidence mounts.
From BBC
The fact Liverpool are fourth is a huge positive given the first half of the season they have had but the performances simply must improve.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
