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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