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positive state

[ˈpɒzətɪv steɪt]
nounpl: positive states
estado positivo
1. A condition or situation characterized by favorable, constructive, or optimistic qualities; a state of being in which circumstances or emotions are beneficial or affirmative
After the promotion, she found herself in a positive state of mind.
Após a promoção, ela se encontrava em um estado positivo de espírito.
2. In physics and electronics, a condition in which an object or system carries a positive electrical charge or potential
The battery terminal was in a positive state, ready to conduct current.
O terminal da bateria estava em um estado positivo, pronto para conduzir corrente.
NYC Slang
good vibes, on a high
Synonyms
favorable conditionoptimistic stateconstructive situationgood conditionaffirmative state
Antonyms
negative stateunfavorable conditionpessimistic statepoor condition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estado positivo
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
estado positivo
commonly used in business and corporate settings
Portugal
estado positivo
formal usage; occasionally 'situação positiva' in informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a positive state of mind
maintain a positive state
positive state of affairs
put someone in a positive state
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