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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Those who knew him described him as overwhelmingly positive, which shaped both his work and his relationships.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Since May 2025, each month of positive job growth has been followed by a month of outright declines, writes Olu Sonola, head of U.S. economics for Fitch Ratings.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
One reason for the drop in positive results is a significant increase in testing in the lead up to major events.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Maybank maintains a positive rating on Malaysia’s construction sector.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Even if the match was positive, Estimo claimed that Jinky Young is still entitled to be named an heir, because Bobby treated her as a daughter.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
