Some common synonyms of positive are certain, cocksure, and sure. While all these words mean "having no doubt or uncertainty," positive intensifies sureness or certainty and may imply …

If you are positive, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones.

The most important thing is to go into the exam feeling positive. It's a humbling experience to see people being so positive about life when they have so little.

2 days ago · (grammar) An adjective or adverb in the positive degree. (photography) A positive image; one that displays true colors and shades, not their opposites or complements.

showing or expressing approval or agreement; favorable: a positive reaction to the speech. consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of distinguishing or marked …

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.

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 …

(of a person) diagnosed as having a specified medical condition, or having a specified substance in the body (often used in combination): She tested positive for lupus.

The meaning of POSITIVE is formally laid down or imposed : prescribed. How to use positive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Positive.

A positive fact, situation, or experience is pleasant and helpful to you in some way. The parting from his sister had a positive effect on John.