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 …

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 …

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

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

Definition of positive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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.

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 …