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

  • (..) - I'm wearing it to dinner. - No, you're not! Here you go. How'd it go? Oh, I think he may write a positive article. Ooh, a non-skeptic. That's a pleasant change. Yeah. Stop blaming yourself. No sugar. (..)
    2013 The Conjuring