positivistic

adjective

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  1. optimistic
  2. positive
  3. cheerful
Adjective
  • Robert Hughson is feeling optimistic that the river that's formed in front of his house will go away.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This year looks especially optimistic for the wardrobe essential, as people are preferring whimsical motifs, colors, and cuts over a simple crewneck or cardigan.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • Ten years of Trump dominating our politics has killed my ability to convince myself that there is still such a thing as an unambiguously positive outcome in an American election.
    — Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Health authorities identified 135 contacts linked to the first patient, eight of whom subsequently tested positive for Ebola.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • The set includes two chairs and a round table that fold flat for convenient storage when not in use, and comes in chic shades like blue, green, red, and yellow for a cheerful pop of color.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Neighbors and friends have remembered the family as involved, helpful and cheerful members of the community.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of cheerful
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