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WordBand 4.5–5.5Core (NGSL)
positive
/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/
noun1 of 2
good or useful in qualities, constructive, confident
- “Mark needs to seek out the positive qualities of others.”Tatoeba
- “You should keep a positive attitude even in tough times.”Tatoeba
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adjective2 of 2
Not negative or neutral.
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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)