positive
Usage
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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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Nvidia remains the most popular individual stock purchase, with investing professionals giving positive opinions.
From Barron's
Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower called the new quota “a positive move.”
Parents say having positive women of color as role models is crucial for building self-confidence in girls of color.
From Los Angeles Times
In light of those prior failures, study results from the U.K. drugmaker come as a positive surprise, Bank of America says.
The president may hope the financial world will believe his positive noises about the prospects of a diplomatic solution.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
