Clues for the word "POSITIVE"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on August 21, 2026.
Definition of positive
- a. - Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative.
- a. - Derived from an object by itself; not dependent on changing circumstances or relations; absolute; -- opposed to relative; as, the idea of beauty is not positive, but depends on the different tastes individuals.
- a. - Definitely laid down; explicitly stated; clearly expressed; -- opposed to implied; as, a positive declaration or promise.
- a. - Hence: Not admitting of any doubt, condition, qualification, or discretion; not dependent on circumstances or probabilities; not speculative; compelling assent or obedience; peremptory; indisputable; decisive; as, positive instructions; positive truth; positive proof.
- a. - Prescribed by express enactment or institution; settled by arbitrary appointment; said of laws.
- a. - Fully assured; confident; certain; sometimes, overconfident; dogmatic; overbearing; -- said of persons.
- a. - Having the power of direct action or influence; as, a positive voice in legislation.
- a. - Corresponding with the original in respect to the position of lights and shades, instead of having the lights and shades reversed; as, a positive picture.
- a. - Electro-positive.
- a. - Hence, basic; metallic; not acid; -- opposed to negative, and said of metals, bases, and basic radicals.
- n. - That which is capable of being affirmed; reality.
- n. - That which settles by absolute appointment.
- n. - The positive degree or form.
- n. - A picture in which the lights and shades correspond in position with those of the original, instead of being reversed, as in a negative.
- n. - The positive plate of a voltaic or electrolytic cell.
Referring Clues
- One of two signs in this puzzle
- Absolutely certain
- Optimistic
- Word (suggested by the black shape in this grid's center) that can precede the answers to starred clues
- Certain
- Upbeat
- Greater than zero
- 100% sure
- 100 percent sure
- Fully assured
- Definite sign of an increase
- Assume I have to be encouraging
- Its opposite in 3, for sure
- Absolutely sure
- Greater than zero? Sure!
- A plus, without doubt
- Excellent type of attitude to have
- Sure it's a yes?
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - August 21, 2026
- Evening Standard Cryptic - July 04, 2025
- Daily Cryptic - February 05, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - August 23, 2024
- Evening Standard Easy - July 28, 2023
- Daily Cryptic - February 05, 2023
- Evening Standard Easy - June 23, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 22, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - October 16, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - July 14, 2015
- New York Times - September 24, 2011
- LA Times - March 16, 2011
- Guardian Prize - October 16, 2010
- Universal - November 05, 2008
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 04, 2007
- New York Sun - April 05, 2007
- USA Today - January 06, 2004