affirmative
adjective/əˈfɜrmətɪv/
Frequency rank: #7,021 most common English word
Meaning
expressing agreement or confirmation; meaning 'yes'.
Example sentence
She nodded and gave her affirmative response when asked if she wanted to join the team.
Synonyms & related words
- positive
- agreeing
- confirming
- approving
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