Main entry: affirmative
Definition: a reply of affirmation
Usage: he answered in the affirmative
Main entry: affirmative, affirmatory
Definition: affirming or giving assent
Usage: an affirmative decision; affirmative votes
Main entry: affirmative, approbative, approbatory, approving, plausive
Definition: expressing or manifesting praise or approval
Usage: approbative criticism; an affirmative nod
Main entry: affirmative, optimistic
Definition: expecting the best
Usage: an affirmative outlook