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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Kelce, the wife of former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, gets real about the importance of body positivity, raising girls, and the upcoming big game. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025 Join professional groups where growth and positivity are valued. Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025 Deftly avoiding body-shaming that could’ve made Kung Fu Panda’s premise into a parade of fat jokes, the film instead weaves a striking tale of self-worth and positivity, wrapped in an aesthetic that’s very respectful and faithful to the history of martial-arts films and Chinese culture. James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025 Represents light, joy, hope, passion and positivity; the element of summer, when light is at its brightest. Athena Sobhan, People.com, 30 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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