positive

[ˈpɑːzətɪv]

Definition:
1. Thinking about what is good in a situation.
2. Good or useful.
3. Directed at dealing with something or producing a successful result.

Use 'positive' in a sentence:

• 1. Organic fertilizers will have very positive results in the long term.
• 2. He was in a positive fury.
• 3. On the positive side , profits have increased.
• 4. Be positive about your future and get on with living a normal life.
• 5. It's really a simple numbers game with negative and positive numbers.
• 6. This energy could be much better spent taking some positive action.
• 7. She was positive that he had been there.
• 8. I adopted a positive outlook on life.
• 9. We've had a very positive response to the idea.
• 10. She was positive that he'd been there.
• 11. Most of his colleagues had positive, even flattering things to say.
• 12. Her husband became much more positive and was soon back in full-time employment.
• 13. He was stripped of his Olympic Hundred Metres gold medal after testing positive for steroids.
• 14. There's been a positive response to the UN Secretary-General's recent peace efforts.
• 15. He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project.
• 16. There was no positive evidence that any birth defects had arisen as a result of Vitamin A intake.
• 17. She tried to be more positive about her new job.
• 18. We have no positive evidence that she was involved.
• 19. Take your weaknesses and translate them into positives.
• 20. His family have been a very positive influence on him.
• 21. Difficult texts record a positive score and simple ones score negative numbers.
• 22. The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner.
• 23. He prefers to focus on the positive.
• 24. The agreement should have very positive results in the long term.
• 25. He was thrown out of the Olympic team after testing positive for drugs.
• 26. Positive and negative experiences form a child's character.
• 27. We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public.
• 28. We must take positive steps to deal with the problem.
• 29. I was positive things were going to turn out fine.
• 30. 'She's never late. You sure she said eight?' — 'Positive.'
• 31. A positive pregnancy test soon confirmed her intuitive feelings.
• 32. There's been a positive response to the U.N. Secretary-General's recent peace efforts.
• 33. Two athletes tested positive for steroids.
• 34. Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.
• 35. The police need a witness to make a positive ID.
• 36. The report ended on a positive note.
• 37. We need a positive programme of crime prevention.
• 38. We share his view that business can be a positive force for change.
• 39. I think there are many positive aspects to being a twin.
• 40. "Judith's never late. You sure she said eight?"—"Positive."
• 41. I'm as positive as I can be about it.
• 42. It was a positive miracle that we survived.
• 43. The parting from his sister had a positive effect on John.
• 44. The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative.
• 45. This is proof positive that he stole the money.
• 46. They sought advice on how to project a more positive image of their company.
• 47. That this is a positive stereotype makes it no less a stereotype, and therefore unacceptable.
• 48. There are positive changes that should be implemented in the rearing of animals.
• 49. Working abroad should be an exciting and positive experience for all concerned.
• 50. He has a positive genius for upsetting people.
• 51. Good day to you, Bernard! It's a positive delight to see you.
• 52. The athlete tested positive for steroids.
• 53. ‘Are you sure? ’ ‘Positive. ’
• 54. Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports.
• 55. He wanted to recharge his batteries and come back feeling fresh and positive.
• 56. I can't be positive about what time it happened.
• 57. He was expected to make a very positive contribution to the 1996 Games organisation.
• 58. It will require positive action by all in the industry.
• 59. Let's think positive.
• 60. If the test is positive, a course of antibiotics may be prescribed.
• 61. I have patients who are HIV-positive and asymptomatic.