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(adjective) affirming or giving assent; "an affirmative decision"; "affirmative votes"; "an affirmative nod"; "an affirmatory gesture" |
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Synonyms: affirmatory |
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Antonyms: negative |
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(satellite adjective) supporting a policy or attitude etc; "an affirmative argument" |
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Synonyms: favoring |
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(satellite adjective) expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook" |
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Synonyms: optimistic |
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(noun) a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative" |
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Related Words: affirmation, avowal, double negative, yea, yes |
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Antonyms: negative |
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