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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Given the war and the backdrop of higher energy prices and ongoing tariffs, that isn’t a positive for growth, Blitz said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
German industrial orders rebounded in February due to strong overseas demand, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned that the Middle East war energy shock would likely derail the positive momentum.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
But Back told the BBC on X: "I'm not satoshi, but I was early in laser focus on the positive societal implications of cryptography, online privacy and electronic cash."
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Morgan Stanley views Bank of Queensland’s planned whole-of-loan sale, on-market buyback and special dividend as positive, analysts Richard Wiles and Sally Hong say in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
When he explained everything to us in the car, Dad had sounded weary, like he wasn’t positive Mom was innocent.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
