positive response — a reply or reaction that shows agreement, approval, encouragement, or good news
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a reply or reaction that shows agreement, approval, encouragement, or good news
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːzətɪv rɪˈspɑːns/
Example Sentences
- My mom gave a surprisingly positive response when I asked to skip school for a 'mental health day'.
- The company's new product received a positive response from over 90% of customers.
- Even my cat gave a positive response to the new treats — she didn't ignore me for once!
positive response
NOUN[/ˈpɑːzətɪv rɪˈspɑːns/]
a reply or reaction that shows agreement, approval, encouragement, or good news
The crowd erupted in a positive response when the young violinist finished her solo.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Positive derives from Latin positivus, meaning 'placed' or 'established', which evolved to express the sense of 'definitely affirming'. Response comes from Latin re- (again) combined with spondere (to promise, answer), literally meaning 'to answer back'. Together, positive response denotes an affirmative or favorable answer to a query or request.
Breakdown
Positive: posit- (to place, establish) + -ive (adjective suffix). Response: re- (again, back) + spond- (to promise, answer) + -e (noun suffix).
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My mom gave a surprisingly positive response when I asked to skip school for a 'mental health day'.”
“The company's new product received a positive response from over 90% of customers.”
“Even my cat gave a positive response to the new treats — she didn't ignore me for once!”
“If you smile during the interview, you're more likely to get a positive response from the interviewer.”
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