positive reaction
Thumbs up signal
A positive reaction is a favorable response to something—approval, enthusiasm, or acceptance.
Someone might have a positive reaction to a job offer, a movie, or a new medication.
In medical contexts, a positive reaction to a test means detection of whatever is being tested for, which may actually be unwelcome news: She had a positive reaction to the tuberculosis screening.
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- seal of approvalOfficial sanction symbol
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- smilePleased facial expression
thumbs-up · thumbs up emoji · high five · nod · enthusiasm · cheer · embrace · warmth · warm welcome · welcome · good vibes · delight · excitement · grin · yes · acceptance · pat on the back · praise
- reactionsresponse, gasp, wince, flinch, startle
- allergy testsskin prick test, prick test, scratch test, patch test, skin test
positive reactionnegative reaction
Unfavorable response to something
adverse reaction · criticism · disapproval · rejection · condemnation
positive reactioncold reception
Unfriendly, distant welcome
indifference · dismissal · rebuff · cold shoulder · snub
positive, positively, positivity, positivism, positivist, position, positional, reposition, repositioning