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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While episodic global volatility may cause short-term fluctuations, strong policy credibility, export inflows and attractive carry conditions may support a positive medium-term outlook for the ringgit, they add.
"It was a good performance. I think we can take plenty of positives. We got three goals and we wanted to start the competition in the best possible way," Achouri said.
From Barron's
We regularly see claims that Americans no longer believe their nation is a positive force in the world.
Colin Smith, chief executive of The Livestock and Meat Commission, said the announcement was a "positive step which will reduce the burden on farm families".
From BBC
Chelsea are also subject to Uefa sanctions requiring them to maintain a "positive transfer balance" or risk being unable to register new signings for the Champions League.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
