Overview of noun affirmative

The noun affirmative has 1 sense

• affirmative -- (a reply of affirmation; "he answered in the affirmative")

Overview of adj affirmative

The adj affirmative has 3 senses

• affirmative, affirmatory -- (affirming or giving assent; "an affirmative decision"; "affirmative votes")


• affirmative, optimistic -- (expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook")


• approving, affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive -- (expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod")