positivity

noun

pos·​i·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌpä-zə-ˈti-və-tē 

plural positivities

1

: the quality or state of being positive

2

: something that is positive

Examples of positivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Building Mental Fitness As A Leader Mental fitness is not about avoiding emotional pain or maintaining relentless positivity. — Simone Lundquist, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

As the performers hugged onstage, positivity and connectivity were decidedly in the air. — Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Her courage and positivity inspired many people around the world. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026

Brands and retailers maintained positivity at +11 pp, while machinery manufacturers were the weakest segment at -40pp. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1