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positivity

positivity

17 3.6
Feeling hopeful and expecting a good result
  • noun
  • /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti/
translation icon : optimismo
  • And I do think it's important to spread positivity, to be a force for good.

Charge yourself up as well with positivity that will last you all day.

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Examples

  • And as we begin to gather our thoughts for the day, I want you to focus on bringing positivity and light to each and every situation you may face today.

  • Setting the tone of positivity is so important in a relationship.

  • Charge yourself up as well with positivity that will last you all day.

  • We love all your help, all your positivity, and your support.

  • Listen, I have no doubt that positivity is nice and it must actually be fun.

  • Maybe we can find a little bit of positivity from the working from home movement.

  • Whatever decision she makes, your job is to bring her hope, support, and positivity at every turn.

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  • Lisa, I love your positivity and how you see the silver lining in this situation.

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  • It's just that you are radiating positivity and happiness.

  • Setting the tone of positivity is essential for a happy workplace.

Synonyms

optimism
vspositivity
209 2.8

A tendency to expect good results and see the positive side of things

is more a general supportive and encouraging state than a mere tendency
confidence
vspositivity
203 2.2

A belief that things will turn out well

is the broader encouraging quality that includes such hopeful belief
positive attitude
vspositivity
26 3.0

A way of thinking that is hopeful and looks for solutions

is broader, naming the overall supportive and confident state rather than just mindset
positive energy
vspositivity
  • Informal
9 3.5

A hopeful, friendly feeling that makes people feel happy and active

is the personal quality of being encouraging and confident rather than an atmosphere
hopefulness
vspositivity
5 1.3

A feeling that good things will happen

is wider, covering general encouragement and confidence as well as hope
cheerfulness
vspositivity
4 1.0

A happy mood that makes you smile and helps others feel good

focuses more on encouragement and confidence rather than general happiness
cheeriness
vspositivity
1 1.6

A feeling of happiness and energy that makes others feel hopeful

is the more basic encouraging confidence without emphasizing liveliness
rosy outlook
vspositivity
1 3.7

A hopeful view of the future or a situation

is the core encouraging state that underlies such a hopeful viewpoint
bullishness
vspositivity
1 5.9

A confident feeling that prices or markets will rise

is the general encouraging and optimistic state not limited to markets
positiveness
vspositivity
1 3.9

Hope and encouragement that help people succeed

is the general state of being encouraging and confident about outcomes
sanguinity
vspositivity
  • Formal
1 8.5

A cheerful, confident feeling about the future

is the simpler state of being encouraging and expecting good results
endless optimism
vspositivity
4.0

A strong, lasting belief that things will get better even in hard times

is the general encouraging confidence but not necessarily endlessly persistent

Antonyms

28 4.6

A way of thinking that expects bad things to happen

A feeling of lost confidence that makes you want to stop trying

Compounds

Accepting and liking all body shapes and sizes

How Positive

exuberance
27 6.7
enthusiasm
288 2.2
positivity
17 3.6
confidence
203 2.2
hopefulness
5 1.3

Surface Forms

positivity singular
positivities plural

Morphology

positivity = positive (transparent) = positive + ity

The word 'positivity' is transparently derived from 'positive' with the addition of the suffix '-ity' to denote a state or quality.

Etymology

Positivity comes from positive, which shares the same root as position and originally meant 'to place'. Over time positive grew to mean 'certain' and then 'good' or 'optimistic', so positivity now often means an encouraging, hopeful attitude.