Positivest: meaning, definitions and examples
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positivest
[ ˈpɒzɪtɪvɛst ]
degree of positivity
The term 'positivest' is used informally to denote the highest degree of positivity. It is not commonly found in standard dictionaries and may be seen more frequently in casual speech or writing. Typically, the comparative form 'more positive' and the superlative 'most positive' are preferred in formal contexts. However, 'positivest' might be used playfully or in certain communities to emphasize an extremely positive state or attitude.
Synonyms
most cheerful, most optimistic, most upbeat.
Examples of usage
- She always has the positivest outlook on life.
- In that meeting, he had the positivest attitude.
- Their project was the positivest initiative we've seen.
- Let's focus on the positivest aspects of this situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "positivest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais positivo
🇮🇳 सबसे सकारात्मक
🇩🇪 am positivsten
🇮🇩 yang paling positif
🇺🇦 найбільш позитивний
🇵🇱 najbardziej pozytywny
🇯🇵 最もポジティブな
🇫🇷 le plus positif
🇪🇸 el más positivo
🇹🇷 en pozitif
🇰🇷 가장 긍정적인
🇸🇦 الأكثر إيجابية
🇨🇿 nejpozitivnější
🇸🇰 najpozitívnejší
🇨🇳 最积极的
🇸🇮 najbolj pozitiven
🇮🇸 mest jákvæður
🇰🇿 ең позитивті
🇬🇪 მხოლოდ დადებითია
🇦🇿 ən pozitiv
🇲🇽 el más positivo
Etymology
The word 'positive' stems from the Latin root 'positus,' which is the past participle of 'ponere,' meaning 'to place' or 'to position.' It was first used in English in the early 17th century, primarily in the context of philosophy and science, to signify certainty or decisiveness. Over time, 'positive' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, including being constructive, beneficial, and optimistic. The superlative form 'positivest' represents an informal construction within the English language, reflecting a playful or exaggerated form of expression. It indicates an extreme level of positivity, though grammatically, the more accepted forms would be 'more positive' and 'most positive.' This highlights the dynamic nature of language as it adapts to various speaking and writing styles.