All 5 Uses of
positive
in
In the Unlikely Event
- "There's a Lord & Taylor," Robo said, trying to find something positive to say.
p. 145..5 (definition 1)positive = good or beneficial
- I'm in a position to be a positive influence in Miriam's life.
p. 153..8 (definition 1)
- At least they were doing something positive.
p. 223..9 (definition 1) *
- Hard work and a positive attitude paid off.
p. 274..7 (definition 2) *positive = optimistic or agreeable
- "Okay, then," Miri says, trying her best to keep it upbeat, positive.†
p. 460..3 *
Definitions:
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(1) (positive as in: had a positive effect) good or beneficial
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(2) (positive as in: a positive attitude) optimistic (expecting or focusing good things); or agreeable
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(positive as in: I'm absolutely positive!) certain (having no doubt; or used for emphasis)