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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Here is the Moneyist’s explanation of the positives and negatives of all the ways the mother can transfer the house to her daughter.
From MarketWatch
But after a while, that could end up a positive for Tesla, some analysts have said.
From MarketWatch
The film has received mostly positive reviews, including four stars from the Guardian, which said Feig and his cast "deliver with terrific gusto; this is an innocent holiday treat".
From BBC
James Bennett, joint administrator for Petrofac, said the deal was "a very positive outcome".
From BBC
James started a clothing line with positive messaging around autism, disabilities and neurodivergence, and last year he opened a shop selling the clothes.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
