positivity

noun

pos·​i·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce positivity (audio)
plural positivities
1
: the quality or state of being positive
2
: something that is positive

Examples of positivity in a Sentence

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But only four days later, all that positivity disappeared in another lopsided, ugly, 4-1 loss to Orlando City upon the team’s return to MLS league play. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025 Even though the manager and captain from last year have gone, the hope is that Tottenham can maintain that positivity, while making necessary changes on and off the pitch. George Caulkin, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025 Kids favorite Blippi is taking his unique brand of energy, comedy and positivity on the road in a new Moonbug Entertainment series. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 July 2025 During a 2023 interview with The Shade Room, the actor praised the iconic singer and her positivity. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for positivity

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of positivity was in 1659

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“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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