POSITIVE definition: explicitly stated, stipulated, or expressed. See examples of positive used in a sentence.

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 …

showing or expressing approval or agreement; favorable: a positive reaction to the speech. consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of distinguishing or marked …

Positive psychology is the scientific study of conditions and processes that contribute to positive psychological states (e.g., contentment, joy), well-being, positive relationships, and positive …

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

In the simplest sense, positive means good — or the opposite of negative. If you have a positive attitude about homework, for example, you're more likely to get positive feedback on your …

If you are positive, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones.