- POSITIVE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or conviction on definite grounds or indubitable evidence
- POSITIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
POSITIVE definition: 1 full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence: 2 certain and without… Learn more
- Positive - definition of positive by The Free Dictionary
1 characterized by or expressing certainty or affirmation: a positive answer 2 composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real: a positive benefit 3 tending to emphasize what is good or laudable; constructive: he takes a very positive attitude when correcting pupils' mistakes
- POSITIVE - Meaning Translations | Collins English Dictionary
If you are positive, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones
- positive, adj. n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English . . .
There are 39 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word positive, seven of which are labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
- Positive - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms Etymology
In terms of qualities or traits, a positive attribute implies something that is advantageous, helpful, or conducive to success It can also refer to the presence of favorable conditions, circumstances, or outcomes
- Positive Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
Did you have a positive [= pleasant] experience working with that company? The book had a positive influence on me He has been a positive role model for his brother
- Positive - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
In the simplest sense, positive means good — or the opposite of negative If you have a positive attitude about homework, for example, you're more likely to get positive feedback on your report card
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