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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Analysts initiated coverage with positive ratings, including Mizuho’s $300 target and Wedbush’s $270 target, seeing an opportunity.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
But if Curacao can rebound with a positive result against Ecuador in its second game, it could advance to the knockout stages and begin writing the Cinderella story of the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The Gates spokesperson said, “There is also communication between Walker and others—including Epstein—that paints a very different picture of her positive sentiment toward Gates at the time.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Despite positive drug updates, Eli Lilly’s stock rose over 4% while Novo Nordisk’s shares fell 3% in early trading.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“That’s all in the past. Now you’ve set yourself a positive goal and you’re working toward it. You’re on the right path.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
Vocabulary lists containing positive
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