Synonyms: affirmative
Definition: a reply of affirmation
Usage: he answered in the affirmative
Similar words: affirmation, avouchment, avowal
Definition: a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
Synonyms: affirmative, affirmatory
Definition: affirming or giving assent
Usage: an affirmative decision; affirmative votes
Synonyms: affirmative, approbative, approbatory, approving, plausive
Definition: expressing or manifesting praise or approval
Usage: approbative criticism; an affirmative nod
Similar words: favorable, favourable
Definition: encouraging or approving or pleasing
Usage: a favorable reply; he received a favorable rating; listened with a favorable ear; made a favorable impression
Synonyms: affirmative, optimistic
Definition: expecting the best
Usage: an affirmative outlook
Similar words: positive
Definition: characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
Usage: a positive attitude; the reviews were all positive; a positive benefit; a positive demand