positive

Definition

  • noun: something that is good or useful
  • noun: something positive
  • adjective: good or useful
  • adjective: formally laid down or imposed
  • used to make a statement more forceful
  • synonyms: prescribed, real, actual

Examples

  • The test produced too many 'false positives' [=results that showed something was present when it really was not] to be reliable.

  • The 'positives' of living in the city include access to public transportation and many interesting restaurants.

  • The 'positives' of the job outweigh the negatives. [=there are more good things about the job than bad things]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Nobes... Gen, what are you doing? Positivity. Wait, wait! I'm trying to give them some positivity. - They've already got something positive. - No, that's not... They don't even have decent chess sets, cuz. Gen, listen to me. I have thought about this, (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse
  • (..) You got an emergency script for lithium, Zopiclone, and benzodiazepine. And try to avoid anything that could stress you out. Your brother can have you readmitted. Try to find something positive. There will be monitoring calls twice a week. Avoid anything that could stress you out. (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse