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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Infuse your relationships with bursts of positivity. Erica Sloan, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025 And then body positivity was also really important in the origin story of this brand. Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 His use of the word embodied a mindset of positivity and abundance—an unapologetic belief in confidence, individuality, and inclusivity over exclusivity. Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Mom-of-two Blessing Mokoena, who is from South Africa, doesn't have to look far for a little positivity. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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