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.

Feeling good or upbeat.

I'm feeling super positive today!

A term used to describe something awesome or excellent.

That concert was totally positive!