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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Corey Phillips, a senior at North Central College and one of six organizers of the event, told USA TODAY that the meet-up was to support local businesses but also create a space of positivity and connection for young men, anchored in the quarter-zip movement. Kate Perez, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025 None of which has affected her positivity or her joy for living. Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 That positivity is part of why people like the character. Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025 Send one as a gift to wish someone good luck and prosperity, or place a money tree in your own home to inspire balance and positivity. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2025.

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