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 …

(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. He's HIV positive. She …

There was a very positive response to our new design - people seemed very pleased with it. The most important thing is to go into the exam feeling positive. It's a humbling experience to see …

Definition of positive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. good or useful. The tests have so far yielded positive results. The contributions have a positive impact on the lives …

[more positive; most positive]: thinking about the good qualities of someone or something: thinking that a good result will happen: hopeful or optimistic You've got to have a positive …

Definition of positive adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

positive - characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.; "a positive attitude"; "the reviews were all positive"; "a positive benefit"; "a positive demand"

POSITIVE definition: 1. feeling happy about your life and your future: 2. Something that is positive makes you feel…. Learn more.

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 …