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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BofA also thinks the company delivered a positive message on midterm margin progression via lower research and development, a U.S. recovery, and higher margin autonomous revenues starting to gradually contribute from 2027 onwards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
He brings the positive energy, he reminds you this is meant to be fun.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“We are positive on our data-center power/cooling names…our price targets imply about 30% to 40% upside,” wrote analyst Varun Govindaraj, adding they have technical advantages.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The stock has shaken off the broader software selloff to break into positive territory on a year-to-date basis.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“Bowl of okra,” my back to Gretchen, positive voice—negative response with a small shake of the head and a courteous tail wag.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing positive
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