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

Someone to look up to, a glorious basket of positivity, fun and silliness. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026

Unlike his predecessor Hubert Davis — who famously didn’t curse and leaned into positivity — Malone is known for his tough-love approach and accountability. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Voiced by Tom Kenny, SpongeBob’s unerring positivity and childlike glee immediately captured our hearts and minds, so much so that the show has continued for more than 25 years. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

The figure concocting this foreign mist of positivity, Sumrall, grunted and frowned through the evening. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1