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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Marina Rinaldi has promoted body positivity by creating size-inclusive fashion since the ’80s and has a tradition of amplifying this message through collaborations with designers. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Effective leaders also demonstrated positivity and provided a realistic perspective. Christina Wood, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 In terms of relationships, positivity means those little fun, romantic gestures. Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 Ben Levi Ross and Christiani Pitts became the luncheon’s emotional center of positivity. Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026 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 28 May. 2026.

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