positive

Meaning

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

good or constructive; optimistic; confident; favorable

Characterized by optimism, certainty, or something favorable.

Example Sentences

Protons have a positive charge.

She has a positive attitude towards life.

She always tries to maintain a positive attitude.

Example Expressions

positive thinking

Synonyms

affirmative, plus, optimistic, confident, constructive, assured, certain

Entry 1

affirmative, plus

Entry 2

optimistic, confident, affirmative, constructive

Entry 3

optimistic, confident, assured, constructive, certain

Antonyms

negative, neutral, pessimistic, doubtful

Entry 1

negative, neutral

Entry 2

negative, pessimistic, doubtful

Entry 3

negative, doubtful, pessimistic

Collocations

positive thinking, positive feedback, positive result, positive attitude, positive impact

Entry 2

positive thinking, positive feedback, positive result

Entry 3

positive attitude, positive result, positive thinking, positive feedback, positive impact