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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Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, she said talking about IVF treatment in her stand-up comedy routines "feels like a positive way to talk about something that people feel very isolated in".
From BBC
"Sorry for not giving you a fight. Make sure Evloev gets a title shot. He deserves it," said Murphy, who remained positive despite defeat.
From BBC
The Jamaica international's contract is due to expire in the summer and, while City have held positive discussions over a renewal, the wait is agonising for supporters.
From BBC
“For supporters of the regime, that is a positive thing. They can be convinced that the legacy of Ali Khamenei is continuing.”
These practices have earned positive Proton feedback from users and industry analysts..
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
