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

  • (..) Not me. No, my kids, we're not gonna do anything. What do you suggest I tell them? Perhaps you're underestimating the positive effect that your career transition can have on your children. The positive effect? I make about grand a year now. Unemployment is what, bucks a week? Is that one of your positive effects? Well, we'll get to be cozier, because I'm not gonna be able to pay my mortgage on my house. So, maybe we can move into a nice fucking (..)
    2009 Up in the Air