Sure, certain, positive, cocksure mean having no doubt or uncertainty Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Sure usually stresses the subjective or intuitive feeling of assurance
Certain may apply to a basing of a conclusion or conviction on definite grounds or indubitable evidence. Definition of positive adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence
Composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities Tending to emphasize what is good or laudable He takes a very positive attitude when correcting pupils' mistakes. Showing or expressing approval or agreement
A positive reaction to the speech Consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of distinguishing or marked qualities or features (opposed to negative) Light is positive, darkness negative Noting the presence of such qualities, as a term.
See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. In the simplest sense, positive means good — or the opposite of negative If you have a positive attitude about homework, for example, you're more likely to get positive feedback on your report card. [1][2] positive psychology began as a new domain of psychology in 1998 when martin seligman chose it as the theme for his term as president of the american psychological association
Did you have a positive [= pleasant] experience working with that company The book had a positive influence on me He has been a positive role model for his brother. The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it
