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 affirmative affirmative /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

adjective

  1. Affirming or giving assent  ( affirmative , affirmatory )
    affirming or giving assent
     An affirmative decision
    an affirmative decision
     Affirmative votes
    affirmative votes
  2. Expressing or manifesting praise or approval  ( affirmative , approbative , approbatory , approving , plausive )
    expressing or manifesting praise or approval
     Approbative criticism
    approbative criticism
     An affirmative nod
    an affirmative nod
  3. Expecting the best  ( affirmative , optimistic )
    expecting the best
     An affirmative outlook
    an affirmative outlook

noun

  1. A reply of affirmation  ( affirmative )
    a reply of affirmation
     He answered in the affirmative
    he answered in the affirmative