affirmative

/ɐfˈɜːmətˌɪv/

/əˈfɝmətɪv/

Affirmative

a statement or gesture indicating approval

antonyms : negative

affirmative

expressing agreement

antonyms : negative

favorable or supportive in attitude or response

expecting the best

synonyms : optimistic

conveying or expressing a positive reply

Examples

1. - So affirmative action has a really long history.

2. He opposed affirmative action.

3. Affirmative action is about promotions in the police department and the fire department.

4. Affirmative action is a terrible idea.