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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In this film, there is also a sense of positivity, like when the mother understood and accepted — in a very subtle way — that her son has a boyfriend. David Opie, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025 And that will be a really big source of positivity. Simon Shuster/kyiv, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025 The six-episode series is set in Chueca, one of the most vibrant gay neighborhoods in Madrid, and explores themes of friendship, LGBTQ+ culture, body positivity, and the power of music in shaping identity. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 25 Mar. 2025 This isn’t blind positivity but rather a practical mindset that creates psychological space for creative problem-solving. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for positivity

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 3 Apr. 2025.

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