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

Recent Examples on the Web Even in the troll-heavy TikTok landscape, Abbey’s comments section is by and large supportive, a bastion of positivity. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2024 Organizers say the event is a protest against greenhouse gas emissions and a celebration of body positivity. Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Body positivity meets Ozempic Chelsea Stahl / NBC News When Ella Halikas’ doctor suggested an off-label prescription of Ozempic to manage her polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms, her first thought wasn’t about her health. Nick Duffy, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2024 Soon her videos were also messages of hope and inspiration and her positivity became a constant source of light for many during the pandemic. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024 Please just know that your positivity and encouragement are deeply appreciated. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024 But some feel the backlash over a personal choice — particularly one related to health — can be unwarranted and antithetical to the mission of body positivity. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024 When the announcement of flag football’s presence at the Los Angeles Games came in October, NFL players largely responded with positivity. Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2024 Deeply endearing on every level, from its anti-authoritarian politics to its body positivity to general joie de vivre, this is a crowdpleaser through and through (unless the crowd happens to be made up of moral policemen and dogmatic clerics). Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Positivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positivity. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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