so as to be positive; in a positive manner

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

possessing no distinctive quality or characteristics

a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness

a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness

affirming or giving assent

constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

furnishing support or assistance

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

expecting the best

emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good