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58+ Words that rhyme with positive

Positive is a 3-syllable word with 58 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are drive, alive, five. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of positive

adjective
  1. characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.; "a positive attitude"; "the reviews were all positive"; "a positive benefit"; "a positive demand"
  2. persuaded of; very sure; "were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join"; "I am positive he is lying"; "was confident he would win"
  3. involving advantage or good; "a plus (or positive) factor"

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Examples of "positive" in lyrics

See how positive is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "You can't say nothin' positive"
    2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny
  • "Some say Connect ain't positive"
  • "And try to be positive"
    A.L.T. — Deez Nuts

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
drive
the act of applying force to propel something
five
being one more than four the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one a team that plays basketball a playing
forgive
stop blaming or grant forgiveness; "I forgave him his infidelity
survive
continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "positive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like drive, alive, five create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "positive" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with positive?
Words that rhyme with positive include: drive, alive, five, survive, forgive, connive, chive, strive, contrive, dive, and 48 more.
How many syllables does positive have?
Positive has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with positive?
There are 58 words that rhyme with positive: 58 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for positive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for positive in songwriting are drive, alive, five. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with positive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with positive include drive, alive, five, survive, forgive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: drive, five; 1-syllable: alive, survive; 2-syllable: negative, causative. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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