Positive words from A to Z
Every entry carries a plain definition, a sentence using it, and the tone it carries.
4,654 words 4,014 root words Run by Adrian Nutiu
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One from every letter
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Causing great surprise, wonder, or admiration.
All 231 A wordsShow example
The volunteers made amazing progress in a single morning.
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Giving pleasure through appearance, meaning, sound, or character.
All 223 B wordsShow example
The choir found a beautiful harmony in the final verse.
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Showing kindness and concern for another's well-being.
All 222 C wordsShow example
A caring neighbor brought soup and offered to walk the dog.
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Giving great pleasure, charm, or enjoyment.
All 199 D wordsShow example
We spent a delightful afternoon exploring the old bookshop.
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Exceptionally good in quality or performance.
All 251 E wordsShow example
The report gives an excellent account of the risks and the evidence.
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Kind, welcoming, and pleasant toward others.
All 244 F wordsShow example
The friendly librarian helped the new family find books in two languages.
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Willing to give time, help, attention, or resources freely.
All 199 G wordsShow example
Her generous feedback included both encouragement and careful detail.
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Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or satisfaction.
All 236 H wordsShow example
The children were happy to see their seedlings emerge.
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Encouraging people to feel hopeful or eager to act.
All 239 I wordsShow example
The volunteers' patient progress was inspiring.
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Feeling, showing, or causing great happiness.
All 112 J wordsShow example
A joyful crowd welcomed the runners across the finish line.
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Considerate, helpful, and concerned for another's well-being.
All 69 K wordsShow example
A kind neighbor carried the heavy bags upstairs.
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Showing deep care, warmth, and affection.
All 196 L wordsShow example
A loving aunt made sure every child felt welcome.
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Causing delight or admiration because it is exceptionally good.
All 183 M wordsShow example
The museum has a marvelous collection of local textiles.
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Pleasant, considerate, or agreeable.
All 201 N wordsShow example
It was nice of the driver to wait while the passenger found a seat.
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Expecting a favorable outcome while recognizing what must be done.
All 163 O wordsShow example
The team is optimistic because the latest test addressed the main risk.
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Constructive, beneficial, hopeful, or clearly favorable in effect.
All 242 P wordsShow example
The repair produced a positive change in both safety and comfort.
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Moving, understanding, or responding with useful speed.
All 78 Q wordsShow example
Her quick response stopped the leak from spreading.
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Shining brightly or showing clear happiness and health.
All 251 R wordsShow example
Her radiant smile reached the back row.
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Intelligent, capable, or showing good judgment.
All 237 S wordsShow example
The smart technician tested the simplest cause first.
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Showing careful consideration for ideas, consequences, or other people.
All 215 T wordsShow example
Her thoughtful question revealed a risk nobody had discussed.
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Being the only one of its kind or distinct in a valuable way.
All 199 U wordsShow example
Each student brought a unique perspective to the discussion.
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Full of life, color, energy, or activity.
All 119 V wordsShow example
The renovated square became a vibrant place for markets and music.
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Extremely pleasing, admirable, or enjoyable.
All 221 W wordsShow example
The musicians gave a wonderful performance in the park.
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Hospitable and friendly toward guests or strangers.
All 11 X wordsShow example
The village's xenial customs made travelers feel protected.
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Having the energy, freshness, or qualities associated with youth.
All 62 Y wordsShow example
Her youthful curiosity kept the whole group asking better questions.
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Showing energetic devotion to a cause or aim.
All 51 Z wordsShow example
The zealous advocate checked every detail before the hearing.
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Words to describe yourself in an interview, bio or profile, each with when it fits and a prompt to help you back it up.
59 words
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Positive words to describe someone, grouped by what you've seen them do, each with an example and when it fits.
24 words
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Positive emotion words, positive feeling words, and positive mood words grouped by family and intensity, with definitions, examples, and nearby meanings.
100 words
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Positive character traits grouped by how people act, with example sentences and when each one fits.
107 words
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Positive personality traits grouped by social and emotional style, with examples and when each word fits.
94 words
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150 words
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107 words
Questions people ask
- How many positive words are there?
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English has no fixed count. This list holds 4,654 positive words from 4,014 root words, every one with a plain meaning and an example sentence.
- What are some happy words?
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1,431 words here carry a joyful tone, such as Happy, Friendly, Generous, Warm, Cheerful, Amazing, Wonderful, Beautiful, Excellent and Delightful.
Other words for happiness - What are good vocabulary words to learn?
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852 of the words are less common, and they make good vocabulary words because each comes with its meaning and a sentence using it: Ebullient, Halcyon, Sanguine, Stalwart, Winsome and Erudite, for example.
- Which letter has the most positive words?
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E, with 251. X has the fewest, 11, and every one of them is listed.
Positive words that start with E - What is a positive word of the day?
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The home page shows a new positive word each day, chosen by the date, with its meaning and an example sentence. Everyone who opens the home page on the same date sees the same word.
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