Positive

/ˈpɒzɪtɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person or thing with positive attributes or qualities.

She is a positive in our community, always helping others.

a situation or condition that is favorable or beneficial.

Looking for the positives in every situation can help improve your outlook.

adjective

expressing or containing affirmation or adherence to a particular idea or opinion.

She has a positive attitude towards life.

characterized by the presence of features that are beneficial or advantageous.

The team's positive performance led them to victory.

indicating the presence of a particular substance or condition, especially in a medical test.

The test results came back positive for the virus.

good or desirable in nature; not bad.

The feedback from the clients was positive and encouraging.

greater than zero; a positive number.

The bank account balance is positive after the recent deposit.

adverb

in a positive manner; affirmatively.

He responded positively to the proposal.

From Middle French 'positif', from Latin 'positivus', from 'ponere' meaning 'to place'.

positive thinking

The practice of focusing on the good in any given situation.

positive reinforcement

Encouraging desired behavior by rewards or praise.

stay positive

To maintain an optimistic mindset during difficult times.

positivity

The state of being positive; optimism.

positively

In a positive manner; affirmatively.

positivism

A philosophical system recognizing only that which can be known through direct observation.

Feeling good or upbeat.

I'm feeling super positive today!

A term used to describe something awesome or excellent.

That concert was totally positive!