Positive Adjectives That Start With P – Positive P Words & Definitions
A list of positive adjectives that start with p and can be used to describe positive actions, people, events and things.
Describing words are a great way to add intensity, feeling and detail to your written and verbal language.
For a an entire list of positive adjectives from A to Z be sure to check out: Positive Words List A-Z & How to Use Them More Often!
For now, here’s a great list of describing words starting with the letter P and their definitions.
Positive Words That Start With P
- pacey – moving or progressing quickly.
- palatable – used to describe when food or drink tastes good.
- pally – a friendly, close relationship between two or more people.
- paradise – technically a noun, but paradise can be used to describe a beautiful or desirable place.
- particular – while it can mean a certain individual or thing, it can also mean to pay extra special attention to something.
- passionate – intense feelings and showing strong beliefs towards something or someone.
- partisan – fiercy supportive and loyal to a cause.
- paternal – while paternal means relation by father, it can also mean to show feelings, support, guidance etc as if a father figure.
- patient – the ability to calmly accept delays, problems or setbacks without showing strong negative emotion.
- peaceful – a tranquil feeling, free from disturbance, stress, upset, war or violence.
- peachy – can be used to describe an actual peach, but can also be used to describe a situation where everything is going well.
- penetrating – the ability to make progress or get through something.
- perceptive – the ability to see and sense things, feelings etc from other people and situations.
- perfect – as good as can possibly be.
- perky – used to describe when someone appears very cheerful and happy.
- persistent – the ability to keep going, staying determined and committed.
- personable – when someone has a pleasant manner and way of dealing with, speaking with and being around others.
- persuasive – the ability to convince or compel themselves or others to do something.
- pert – attractive, cheerful and youthful.
- pertinent – describes a close relevance.
- petite – used to describe something or someone of a small size.
- phenomenal – describes someone or something that is remarkable or exceptionally good.
- philanthropic – charitable, caring and generous interests in helping others.
- philosophical – used to describe a way of relating or analyzing reality and existence, but also used to describe a calmness or stoic attitude towards challenges or difficulties.
- picturesque – a way to describe something that is visually appealing.
- pilot – as an adjective, pilot means to experiment or test a way of doing something.
- pioneering – new, innovative ways of doing something.
- pious – used to describe someone who is deeply religious.
- piquant – a way of describing a strong, yet appealing flavour or an interesting, stimulating idea.
- pivotal – a crucial or central importance to the follow through or success of something else.
- placid – used to describe someone who is calm and not easily upset or emotional.
- plausible – when something appears reasonable, true or probable.
- playful – light-hearted and open to playing and having a laugh with others.
- pleasant – when someone is happy, friendly, likeable or when something is enjoyable.
- pleasing – when something is satisfying.
- plentiful – abundant qualities of something.
- plus – greater than something (at least 50 degrees plus) and a way to describe a positive thing or situation.
- plush – a way to describe something that is expensive, luxurious or extravagant.
- poetic – relating to poetry, poetic can describe an emotional and descriptive way of expressing oneself.
- poised – describes calm, self-assured manner.
- polished – can be used to describe something that has been made shiny, or can be used to describe something that is elegant, refined or sophisticated in appearance and manner.
- polite – behaving in a way that shows respect and consideration for others.
- posh – describes something or someone that is elegant, stylish or luxurious.
- positive – an optimistic, upbeat and confident approach to thinking and behaving.
- possible – used to describe something that may happen, may be achieved etc but it’s not a certainty – still a possibility.
- potent – a great power or effect.
- potential – having the skills or capability to achieve something in the future.
- powerful – describes having a great strength, force or power.
- practical – a real-life approach to viewing something or getting something done – rather than focusing on theories or ideas only.
- pragmatic – a sensible way of dealing with something – a very practical and sensible approach.
- praiseworthy – when approval is deserved and commended.
- prayerful – when a person spends time in prayer.
- precious – to describe someone or something of great value.
- precise – an accurate and detailed way of expressing something.
- pre-eminent – usually describes an expert, a leader or someone who is distinguished in their field of knowledge.
- preferable – describes the more desirable option.
- prepotent – used to describe someone who is greater, more influential or more powerful than others.
- present – as an adjective, present means to be in attendance and focused in attention on the now.
- prestigious – to describe a level of respect, good standing or solid reputation.
- pretty – usually to describe an attractiveness.
- prevailing – existing in a current situation.
- priceless – something or someone considered so precious that no monetary value could be determined.
- primal – a basic, vital and fundamental way of life.
- primo – the top quality or very best of something.
- principal – the main, biggest, highest rank or most important.
- principled – to describe someone who maintains their integrity and lives by their values and morals.
- pristine – a clean, original, as new or perfect condition.
- privileged – lucky and/or having been provided advantages.
- probable – something that is likely to occur in the future.
- productive – the ability to produce, make or complete something that is required.
- professional – someone who is an expert, particularly good at, qualified and/or a leader in their field.
- prosperous – successful and financially flourishing.
- proud – a feeling of satisfaction and pleasure from one’s own achievements.
- prudent – showing thought and care for the future in some way.
- punchy – having impact in some way that others notice.
- punctual – being somewhere or turning up at the agreed upon time.
- purposeful – having or acting in a way that shows a dedicated and useful purpose.
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This post is fantastic! I love how many uplifting “P” words you included. It’s great to have these positive adjectives at my fingertips. They’ll definitely help brighten my writing! Thanks for sharing!
I absolutely loved this post! It’s amazing how many positive adjectives start with the letter “P.” I’ve already started using some of them in my daily conversations. Thanks for sharing these uplifting words and their definitions!