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affirmative

/ə'fɜrmətɪv/

Synonyms of affirmative Antonyms of affirmative Examples of affirmative Usage of affirmative Parts of affirmative Definition that contains affirmative Words sounding like affirmative Explanation of affirmative

adjective
affirming or giving assent
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"an affirmative decision" "affirmative votes"

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affirmatory assentient

Opposite:

negative
adjective
expecting the best
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"an affirmative outlook"

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optimistic positive
adjective
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
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"an affirmative nod"

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approbative approbatory approving plausive favourable favorable
noun
a reply of affirmation
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"he answered in the affirmative"
Opposite:

negative

type of:
avouchment affirmation avowal

Examples of affirmative

"an affirmative decision"
"affirmative votes"
"an affirmative outlook"
"an affirmative nod"
"he answered in the affirmative"