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

  • (..) - Woo-woo-woo. - Whoa. This is crazy. This is crazy. No no no. Joy, be positive. I'm positive this is crazy. Now! For Riley... For Riley... - Joy? (..)
    2015 Inside Out
  • (..) We don't have time for this. We'll just have to go around. Take the scenic route. Wait. Joy, you can get lost in there. - Think positive. - Okay. I'm positive you will get lost in there. That's long term memory. An endless swarm of corridors and shelves. (..)
    2015 Inside Out