agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request

an affirmative answer

supportive, hopeful, or encouraging

the family is usually a source of encouragement from which affirmative influences come

stating that a fact is so; making an assertion

affirmative sentences

a statement of agreement with or consent to an assertion or request

he accepted her reply as an affirmative

a word used in making assertions or to express consent

expressing agreement with or consent to a statement or request; yes