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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Execution speed is not as quick as we would like on product and inventory clearance, with the remainder of cal-2026 unlikely to deliver positive revenue growth,” wrote RBC analyst Piral Dadhania.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
"To be able to exchange with the president on important topics with his administration, to put everything on the table without asking for anything, is probably the key to having a positive relationship."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
But he now doesn’t expect to see the positive results of Hill’s turnaround plan, involving repairing relationships with wholesale partners and launching more sport-focused products, until the following year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“While this is positive progress, the disruption is a clear reminder of the distress facing many automotive suppliers today,” a Ford spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
I was so positive that the whole thing was going to be off that I never asked myself what I thought the right thing to do would be.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
Vocabulary lists containing positive
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
