Formally laid down.
The word "positive" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to refer to any attitude, event, or thing that is beneficial or encouraging. For example, "His positive attitude throughout the difficult situation was an inspiration to his teammates.".
"It is these positive contributions that are the true messages of faith and it is these contributions that need to be promoted".
"It was a judgment on our failure to move out of the comfort zone of critiquing the Tories and instead set out a positive alternative.
I knew this was going to be a tough fight and we have run a really strong positive campaign and we have fought for every single vote".
"Too often in the past our rhetoric undermined that positive relationship with business, and with the creation of jobs and wealth for the future.
We didn't take anyone's votes for granted and we have run a very strong positive campaign".
But let us finish on a positive note.
It's not always positive".
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com