Positive
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Consisting in or characterised by the presence of features or qualities rather than their absence; constructive, optimistic, or confident. In science, it can indicate a result confirming the presence of something.
“Maintaining a positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɒzɪtɪv/
Syllables
pos·i·tive
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Wordle
Contains common letters P, O, S, I, T, V, E with I appearing twice
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; V adds value to this encouraging word
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