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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But, in general, history shows that golden crosses are positive omens for investors.
From MarketWatch
The biotechnology company made headlines in early November when it reported positive trial results for its experimental cancer treatment combining bezuclastinib with sunitinib.
From Barron's
Another positive factor for the stock could be the GTC event in March, the annual conference where Nvidia updates its product schedule.
From Barron's
He isn’t the only cheerleader, seeing as attitudes on Wall Street are overwhelmingly positive.
From Barron's
"I can only feel positive about it. It's an amazing experience."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
