Positive Words That Start with I (and Their Meaning)

Hello, and welcome to Smart Positivity. In this article you will find a list full of positive words, as well as their meaning.

But before we get to the list, let’s have a quick word about positive words.

Quick word about positive words

One of the most important things to know about words is that they have a lot of power, especially positive words.

Wheatear they are written or spoken, positive words, your positive words can empower, encourage, they can motivate, and they can inspire you and the people around you.

While positive words have a lot of power, they won’t be able to do too much on their own if you don’t try to be at least a little bit receptive. A lot of positive words, like most words, can have multiple meanings. And if you try to see the negative side of things, not even the most positive word in the world will seem that positive to you. So basically, the more you try to think about being positive, the greater the effect of the positive words will be.

I know from personal experience that trying to maintain a positive attitude during hard times can be challenging, but it can be done if you practice.

At the end of the article, after the positive word list I will share with you a small tip, or exercise if you want, that drastically helped me in my day to day life when it comes to maintaining a positive attitude.

But before that, here is a table with the positive words, and after the table you will find list with the same positive words, as well as their meaning and an example of how to use them in a sentence.

And remember every word can be a positive word if you want it.

Table of positive words that start with I

List of positive words that start with I and their meaning

Icon

Meaning: A person or thing that is revered or idolized.

Example: Elvis Presley is a cultural icon of the 20th century.

Idea

Meaning: A thought, conception, or notion.

Example: That is an excellent idea.

Ideal

Meaning: A person or thing conceived as embodying such a conception or conforming to such a standard, and taken as a model for imitation.

Example: Thomas Jefferson was his ideal.

Idealism

Meaning: The belief in or pursuit of perfection.

Example: The idealism of youth.

Idol

Meaning: Any person or thing regarded with blind admiration, adoration, or devotion.

Example: Madame Curie had been her childhood idol.

Idyllic

Meaning: Suitable for or suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple or rustic.

Example: His idyllic life in Tahiti.

Illimitable

Meaning: Incapable of being limited; limitless; boundless.

Example: Illimitable creativity.

Illuminating

Meaning: Giving or casting light, informative; enlightening.

Example: An illuminating thought.

Illustrious

Meaning: Highly distinguished; renowned; famous.

Example: An illustrious leader.

Imagination

Meaning: Ability to face and resolve difficulties; resourcefulness.

Example: A job that requires imagination.

Imaginative

Meaning: Characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination.

Example: An imaginative tale.

Immaculate

Meaning: Free from moral blemish or impurity; pure; undefiled.

Example: An immaculate face.

Immediate

Meaning: Occurring or accomplished without delay; instant.

Example: An immediate reply.

Immediately

Meaning: Without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once.

Example: Please telephone him immediately.

Immense

Meaning: Vast; huge; very great, immeasurable; boundless, splendid.

Example: You did an immense job getting the project started.

Immersing

Meaning: To involve deeply; absorb.

Example: She is totally immersed in her law practice.

Immortal

Meaning: Remembered or celebrated through all time.

Example: The immortal words of Lincoln.

Immune

Meaning: Exempt or protected.

Example: Immune from punishment.

Impart

Meaning: To give; bestow; communicate.

Example: To impart knowledge.

Impartial

Meaning: Not partial or biased; fair; just.

Example: An impartial judge.

Impeccable

Meaning: Faultless; flawless; irreproachable.

Example: Impeccable manners.

Important

Meaning: Of much or great significance or consequence.

Example: An important event in world history.

Impressive

Meaning: Having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable.

Example: An impressive appearance.

Improved

Meaning: To bring into a more desirable or excellent condition.

Example: He took vitamins to improve his health.

Improvement

Meaning: A person or thing that represents an advance on another in excellence or achievement.

Example: The new landlord is a great improvement over his greedy predecessor.

Incisive

Meaning: Remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute.

Example: An incisive method of summarizing the issue.

Inclusion

Meaning: The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.

Example: They have been selected for inclusion in the scheme.

Inclusive

Meaning: Including a great deal, or encompassing everything concerned; comprehensive.

Example: An inclusive art form.

Incontestable

Meaning: Incapable of being contested; not open to dispute; incontrovertible.

Example: Incontestable proof.

Incredible

Meaning: So extraordinary as to seem impossible.

Example: Incredible speed.

Independent

Meaning: Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself.

Example: An independent thinker.

Indestructible

Meaning: Not destructible; that cannot be destroyed.

Example: An indestructible wall.

Indispensable

Meaning: Absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite:

Example: An indispensable member of the staff.

Indisputable

Meaning: Not disputable or deniable; uncontestable.

Example: Indisputable evidence.

Individual

Meaning: A single human being, as distinguished from a group.

Example: Individual tiny flowers.

Indomitable

Meaning: That cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable.

Example: An indomitable warrior.

Indulgence

Meaning: A catering to someone’s mood or whim; humoring.         

Example: The sick man demanded indulgence as his due.

Industrious

Meaning: Working energetically and devotedly; hard-working; diligent.

Example: An industrious person.

Inestimable

Meaning: Too large or great to be estimated or appreciated.

Example: Inestimable wealth.

Inexhaustible

Meaning: Not exhaustible; incapable of being depleted, untiring; tireless.

Example: An inexhaustible runner.

Inexpensive

Meaning: Not costing a great deal; cheap.

Example: A simple and inexpensive solution.

Infallibility

Meaning: The quality of being infallible, or of being absolutely trustworthy.

Example: He believed in the infallibility of his leadership.

Infinite

Meaning: Immeasurably great:

Example: An infinite capacity for forgiveness.

Influence

Meaning: The capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.

Example: He used family influence to get the contract.

Influential

Meaning: Having or exerting influence, especially great influence.

Example: Three influential educators.

Informative

Meaning: Giving information; instructive.

Example: An informative book.

Informed

Meaning: Having or prepared with information or knowledge; apprised.

Example: An informed audience that asked intelligent questions.

Ingenious

Meaning: Characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction.

Example: An ingenious machine.

Inimitable

Meaning: Incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless.

Example: An inimitable genius.

Initiative

Meaning: An introductory act or step; leading action.

Example: To take the initiative in making friends.

Initiator

Meaning: To begin, set going, or originate.

Example: To initiate major social reforms.

Innocent

Meaning: Free from moral wrong; without sin; pure.

Example: Innocent children.

Innovative

Meaning: Tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.

Example: An innovative mind.

Innovator

Meaning: To introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time.

Example: He is an innovator in his field.

Insightful

Meaning: Characterized by or displaying insight; perceptive.

Example: That comment was very insightful.

Inspire

Meaning: To fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence.

Example: His courage inspired his followers.

Instantly

Meaning: As soon as; directly.

Example: I recognized her instantly she entered the room.

Instinctive

Meaning: Prompted by or resulting from or as if from instinct; natural; unlearned.

Example: An instinctive will to survive.

Instructive

Meaning: Serving to instruct or inform; conveying instruction, knowledge, or information; enlightening.

Example: That training vas very instructive.

Integral

Meaning: Necessary to the completeness of the whole.

Example: This point is integral to his plan.

Intellect

Meaning: The power or faculty of the mind by which one knows or understands, as distinguished from that by which one feels and that by which one wills; the understanding; the faculty of thinking and acquiring knowledge.

Example: She has an impressive intellect.

Intellectual

Meaning: Appealing to or engaging the intellect.

Example: Intellectual pursuits.

Intelligence

Meaning: Manifestation of a high mental capacity.

Example: He writes with intelligence and wit.

Intelligent

Meaning: Having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals, displaying or characterized by quickness of understanding, sound thought, or good judgment.

Example: An intelligent reply.

Intelligible

Meaning: Capable of being understood; comprehensible; clear.

Example: An intelligible response.

Intense

Meaning: Acute, strong, or vehement, as sensations, feelings, or emotions.

Example: Intense happiness.

Intent

Meaning: Something that is intended; purpose; design; intention.

Example: The original intent of the committee was to raise funds.

Intention

Meaning: The end or object intended; purpose.

Example: That was a good intention.

Interest

Meaning: The feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something.

Example: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.

Interested

Meaning: Having an interest in something; concerned, having the attention or curiosity engaged.

Example: Interested members will meet at noon.

Interesting

Meaning: Engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity, arousing a feeling of interest.

Example: An interesting face.

Intimate

Meaning: Associated in close personal relations, characterized by or involving warm friendship or a personally close or familiar association or feeling.

Example: An intimate greeting.

Intuitive

Meaning: Perceived by, resulting from, or involving intuition.

Example: Intuitive knowledge.

Invaluable

Meaning: Beyond calculable or appraisable value; of inestimable worth; priceless.

Example: An invaluable art collection; her invaluable assistance.

Inventive

Meaning: Apt at inventing, devising, or contriving.

Example: She is very inventive for her young age.

Inventor

Meaning: A person who invents, especially one who devises some new process, appliance, machine, or article; one who makes inventions.

Example: He is the inventor of the steam engine.

Invincible

Meaning: Incapable of being conquered, defeated, or subdued.

Example: He is an invincible fighter.

Invitation

Meaning: Something offered as a suggestion.

Example: An invitation to consider a business merger.

Irrefragable

Meaning: Not to be disputed or contested.

Example: An irrefragable argument.

 One last tip

In the end I would like you to recommend you a simple, easy and short exercise that can drastically improve your day and your overall life.

Start your day by choosing a positive word and try to make a couple of sentences that can apply to your daily life, and try to follow up on those sentences. Here is an example, let’s say that the word you choose is “Family”. One of the sentences could be something like:

“Today after I’m done working, I will spend some time with my family.”

Or, if the word is “Positive” one of the sentences can look like this:

“I will try to keep a positive attitude for the rest of the day.”

The sentences don’t have to be too long or too complicated, try to keep them as simple as possible. They also don’t have to include complicated actions, the simpler they are the better.

From personal experience I would suggest you to start with very simple sentences, this way you will be able to follow them, and over time try to make them a little more complex. The important part is to keep them at a complexity level that you can follow.

If you want a little help with choosing a new word every day you can visit this page that will offer you a new word every time you visit.

The words on this page are handpicked by me, and they are the same words I use every day. I started doing this exercise many years ago and it ended up doing wanders for me, and I sincerely hope it will do the same for you.

To make sure we provide the best definitions for the positive words we used multiple reputable sources such as: Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary, Dictionary.com, Merriam- Webster Dictionary, Lexico.com.

While the words used in this article can have multiple definitions and meanings, I tried to choose the most positive ones.