sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty. sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance. certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or …

The most important thing is to go into the exam feeling positive. It's a humbling experience to see people being so positive about life when they have so little.

1. characterized by or expressing certainty or affirmation: a positive answer. 2. composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real: a positive benefit. 3. tending to emphasize what is …

showing or expressing approval or agreement; favorable: a positive reaction to the speech. consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of distinguishing or marked …

If you are positive, you are hopeful and confident, and think of the good aspects of a situation rather than the bad ones.

(of a person) diagnosed as having a specified medical condition, or having a specified substance in the body (often used in combination): She tested positive for lupus.

There are 39 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word positive, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of positive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Some common synonyms of positive are certain, cocksure, and sure. While all these words mean "having no doubt or uncertainty," positive intensifies sureness or certainty and may imply …

The most important thing is to go into the exam feeling positive. It's a humbling experience to see people being so positive about life when they have so little.