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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Empowering Employees To Share Success Stories Encouraging team members to share their own positive experiences with patients can further embed positivity into the workplace culture. Sacha Obaid, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Hornets fans ranked 14th for positivity among all fan bases, with 45.18% of their Reddit comments viewed as positive. Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025 Finally, Aakash Sarva of Torrey Hills School received the Fellowship Award for his enthusiastic leadership, positivity, and his role as a champion for inclusivity and collaboration in both academics and student committees. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025 Every conversation is steeped in sorrow and forced positivity. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 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 Jun. 2025.

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