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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A Canadian who sailed on the cruise ship MV Hondius which was hit by a hantavirus outbreak in April has tested positive for the disease, officials in the province of British Columbia say.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
In that outbreak, 20 percent of passengers eventually tested positive for COVID-19 as a result of their time aboard.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
Despite the decrease in breeding pairs in 2025, California continues to see positive signs for wolf population growth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
A continued truce on that front would be a near-term positive for investors, at least.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Developing more positive attitudes about teaching students with behavior disorders goes a long way to reduce the stress of teaching them.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing positive
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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