positive
/ˈpɑːzətɪv/
Optimistic, sure
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Feeling or showing optimism and confidence; constructive.
"She always tries to maintain a positive outlook."
- 2.
Completely certain and sure of something; leaving no room for doubt.
"Are you positive you locked the door?"
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Having a positive attitude can help you overcome challenges.
Having a positive attitude can help you overcome challenges.
The new policy had a positive impact on the economy.
The new policy had a positive impact on the economy.
Are you positive about the meeting time? I thought it was later.
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How do you pronounce positive?
positive is pronounced [/ˈpɑːzətɪv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does positive mean?
positive means "Optimistic, sure". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is positive?
positive is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with positive?
Example: "Having a positive attitude can help you overcome challenges." — used to mean "Optimistic, sure".
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