POSITIVE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word positive. (close relations)
positiveness
Best Alternatives
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| certain | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured • established beyond doubt or question; definitely known • certain to occur; destined or inevitable • established irrevocably adjective satellite • definite but not specified or identified • reliable in operation or effect • exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance | ||||||
| confident | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having or marked by confidence or assurance adjective satellite • persuaded of; very sure • not liable to error in judgment or action | ||||||
| convinced | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • having a strong belief or conviction adjective satellite • persuaded of; very sure | ||||||
| sure | adverbadv | |||||
adjective • having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured • certain to occur; destined or inevitable adverb • definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') adjective satellite • exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance • physically secure or dependable • reliable in operation or effect • (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence • infallible or unfailing • certain not to fail • impossible to doubt or dispute | ||||||
| affirmative | ||||||
adjective • affirming or giving assent noun • a reply of affirmation adjective satellite • expecting the best • expressing or manifesting praise or approval | ||||||
| assertive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • aggressively self-assured | ||||||
| assured | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence • characterized by certainty or security | ||||||
| bullish | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • expecting a rise in prices | ||||||
| constructive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development adjective satellite • emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good | ||||||
| decisive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • determining or having the power to determine an outcome • characterized by decision and firmness adjective satellite • unmistakable • forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis | ||||||
| definite | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • precise; explicit and clearly defined adjective satellite • known for certain | ||||||
| definitive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • clearly defined or formulated • of recognized authority or excellence • supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement | ||||||
| determined | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation adjective satellite • characterized by great determination • devoting full strength and concentrated attention to • determined or decided upon as by an authority • strongly motivated to succeed | ||||||
| encouraging | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • giving courage or confidence or hope adjective satellite • furnishing support and encouragement | ||||||
| enthusiastic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having or showing great excitement and interest | ||||||
| favorable | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • encouraging or approving or pleasing • (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate • giving an advantage adjective satellite • presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | ||||||
| hopeful | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • having or manifesting hope noun • an ambitious and aspiring young person adjective satellite • likely to turn out well in the future | ||||||
| optimistic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds adjective satellite • expecting the best | ||||||
| resolute | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination adjective satellite • characterized by quickness and firmness | ||||||
| sanguine | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a blood-red color • chalk of a reddish-brown colour that resembles dried blood adjective satellite • confidently optimistic and cheerful • inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life | ||||||
