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

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To find a place and an event that is all about community and positivity has honestly made my life feel lighter. Glamour, 10 July 2025 Students: Train students on how to report concerns using anonymous reporting tool (Crime Stoppers). Shift the school culture toward positivity, mutual respect, personal responsibility, and safety. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025 This cognitive flexibility, positivity and growth mindset are essential in a world where yesterday’s solutions no longer solve today’s problems. Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 Kerri’s energy is odd on her return, all positivity and catchphrases, but kind of just along for the ride. Chris Feil, Vulture, 18 July 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 31 Jul. 2025.

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