sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty. sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance. certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or …

The most important thing is to go into the exam feeling positive. It's a humbling experience to see people being so positive about life when they have so little.

1. characterized by or expressing certainty or affirmation: a positive answer. 2. composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real: a positive benefit. 3. tending to emphasize what is good …

Mathematics naming a number greater than zero: positive integers. Grammar of or naming the simple, base form of an adjective or adverb, as good or smoothly, in contrast to the comparative or …

Jan 14, 2026 · (grammar) An adjective or adverb in the positive degree. (photography) A positive image; one that displays true colors and shades, not their opposites or complements.

Synonyms for POSITIVE: affirmative, upbeat, affirmative, prescribed, favorable, clear, categorical, emphatic; Antonyms for POSITIVE: negative, unhelpful ...

Positive mental attitude (PMA) is a concept first introduced in 1937 by Napoleon Hill in the book Think and Grow Rich. The book never actually uses the term, but discusses the importance of positive …

Did you have a positive [= pleasant] experience working with that company? The book had a positive influence on me. He has been a positive role model for his brother.

The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it. He prefers to focus on the positive.

Write down all the positive things about your life. The rural environment was having a positive effect on the children’s health. It’s been a very positive experience for her.