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positiveshowing confidence and optimism; good or beneficial

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing confidence and optimism; good or beneficial

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːzətɪv/

Korean meaning: 긍정적인, 확신하는, 좋은

Korean pronunciation: 파-저-티브 (강세: 파)

Example Sentences

  • We should focus on the positive aspects of this situation.
  • My mom's pregnancy test was positive, so now I have to share my snacks with a baby brother!
  • The teacher said my positive attitude makes up for my negative math scores.

positive

ADJECTIVE

//ˈpɑːzətɪv//

showing confidence and optimism; good or beneficial

positive concept
💡 Concept

showing confidence and optimism; good or beneficial

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positive rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Turn negative thoughts positive, make competitive spirit productive!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpɑːzətɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpɒzətɪv/

🌳Etymology

Rootposit
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Latin 'positivus', derived from 'ponere' meaning 'to place' or 'to put'. The term evolved to mean 'formally laid down' and later developed the sense of being definite, certain, and affirmative.

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🎵Rhyme

negativesensitivecompetitive
negative
sensitive
competitive

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📝Examples

We should focus on the positive aspects of this situation.

😄 Fun example

My mom's pregnancy test was positive, so now I have to share my snacks with a baby brother!

😄 Fun example

The teacher said my positive attitude makes up for my negative math scores.

😄 Fun example

I'm positive that I'm negative about being positive all the time.

Exercise has a positive effect on mental health.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

optimisticaffirmativeconstructivebeneficialfavorable

Antonyms

negativepessimisticharmful

Related

attitudethinkingresultfeedbackimpact