Words Like POSITIVE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to POSITIVE.

15 Alternative Words Similar to positive

1 Plus Adjective      Synonym Words Like Plus
2 Prescribed Adjective      Synonym Words Like Prescribed
3 Negative Adjective      Antonym Words Like Negative
4 Affirmative Adjective      Related Words Like Affirmative
5 Affirmatory Adjective      Related Words Like Affirmatory
6 Optimistic Adjective      Related Words Like Optimistic
7 Advantageous Adjective      Similar Words Like Advantageous
8 Formal Adjective      Similar Words Like Formal
9 Film Noun      Synonym Words Like Film
10 Actual Adjective      Synonym Words Like Actual
11 Absolute Adjective      Synonym Words Like Absolute
12 Decisive Adjective      Synonym Words Like Decisive
13 Metallic Adjective      Synonym Words Like Metallic
14 Charged Adjective      Equivalent Words Like Charged
15 Adverb Noun      Hypernym Words Like Adverb

10 examples of positive

1 the idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes individuals
2 a positive declaration or promise
3 positive instructions; positive truth; positive proof.
4 a positive voice in legislation
5 a positive picture
6 a claw clutch is a positive clutch, while a friction clutch is not
7 a positive dobby
8 was confident he would win
9 I am positive he is lying
10 the less he knows the more positive he gets

10 definitions of positive

1 Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative.
2 Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute; -- opposed to relative.
3 Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; -- opposed to implied.
4 Hence: Not admitting of any doubt, condition, qualification, or discretion; not dependent on circumstances or probabilities; not speculative; compelling assent or obedience; peremptory; indisputable; decisive
5 Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled by arbitrary appointment; said of laws.
6 Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes, overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; -- said of persons.
7 Having the power of direct action or influence.
8 Corresponding with the original in respect to the position of lights and shades, instead of having the lights and shades reversed.
9 Electro-positive.
10 Hence, basic; metallic; not acid; -- opposed to negative, and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals.
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