(こうていてき)

こうていてき
na-adjective
affirmative, positive
formalacademicbusinessdescriptive
1. affirmative, positive
Expressing agreement, approval, or confirmation; having a favorable or constructive outlook.
He treated me with a positive attitude.
上司(じょうし)から肯定的(こうていてき)返事(へんじ)もらった
I received an affirmative response from my boss.
Let's think about things more positively.

肯定的(こうていてき) is a na-adjective meaning affirmative or positive.

Forms

Conjugation

  • Negative: 肯定的(こうていてき)ない
  • Te-form: 肯定的(こうていてき)
  • Past: 肯定的(こうていてき)だった

Common expressions

Similar words

Register: Formal/Written
Commonly used in academic, business, and formal contexts.