Positive Words That Start with P (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 P

List of positive words that start with P and their meaning

Pacifist

Meaning: Person who believes in pacifism or is opposed to war or to violence of any kind.

Example: She was a committed pacifist all her life.

Painless

Meaning: Without pain; causing little or no pain.

Example: A painless cure.

Pal

Meaning: A very close, intimate friend; comrade.

Example: He is a good pal of mine.

Palatable

Meaning: Acceptable or agreeable to the palate or taste; savory, acceptable or agreeable to the mind or feelings.

Example: Palatable ideas.

Pamper

Meaning: To treat or gratify with extreme or excessive indulgence, kindness, or care.

Example: To pamper a child.

Paradise

Meaning: An ideal or idyllic place.

Example: The surrounding countryside is a walker’s paradise.

Paragon

Meaning: A model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence.

Example: A paragon of virtue.

Paramount

Meaning: Chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent.

Example: A point of paramount significance.

Parent

Meaning: A person’s father or mother.

Example: The parents of the bride.

Parental

Meaning: Proper to or characteristic of a parent.

Example: Parental feelings.

Particular

Meaning: Of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general, exceptional or especial.

Example: One’s particular interests in books.

Passion

Meaning: Strong and barely controllable emotion.

Example: A man of impetuous passion.

Paternal

Meaning: Of or appropriate to a father.

Example: He reasserted his paternal authority.

Patience

Meaning: The quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.

Example: To have patience with a slow learner.

Patriot

Meaning: A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

Example: A true patriot.

Patron

Meaning: A person who supports with money, gifts, efforts, or endorsement an artist, writer, museum, cause, charity, institution, special event, or the like.

Example: A patron of the arts.

Peace

Meaning: The normal, nonmarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world, a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations.

Example: Try to live in peace with your neighbors.

Peaceful

Meaning: Characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder.

Example: A peaceful reign.

Peacekeeper

Meaning: A person who maintains or restores peace and amity; mediator.

Example: Mother was the peacekeeper in our family.

Perceptive

Meaning: Having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition.

Example: A perceptive analysis of the problems involved.

Perfect

Meaning: Conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type.

Example: A perfect gentleman.

Permanent

Meaning: Existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change, intended to exist or function for a long, indefinite period without regard to unforeseeable conditions.

Example: A permanent employee.

Perseverance

Meaning: Steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.

Example: His perseverance made him win the race.

Persistent

Meaning: Persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering.

Example: A very persistent young man.

Personable

Meaning: Having a pleasant appearance and manner.

Example: He was so personable and well-spoken.

Personality

Meaning: The visible aspect of one’s character as it impresses others, a person as an embodiment of a collection of qualities.

Example: He has a pleasing personality.

Perspective

Meaning: A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Example: Most guidebook history is written from the editor’s perspective.

Pertinent

Meaning: Pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant.

Example: Pertinent details.

Phenomenal

Meaning: Highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional.

Example: Phenomenal speed.

Philanthropic

Meaning: Of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent.

Example: A philanthropic foundation.

Philosopher

Meaning: A person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.

Example: Aristotle was a great philosopher.

Picturesque

Meaning: Visually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting.

Example: A picturesque fishing village.

Pinnacle

Meaning: The highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc.

Example: The pinnacle of one’s career.

Pioneering

Meaning: One who is first or among the earliest in any field of inquiry, enterprise, or progress.

Example: Pioneers in atomic research.

Pivotal

Meaning: Of vital or critical importance.

Example: A pivotal event.

Playful

Meaning: Full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome, pleasantly humorous or jesting.

Example: A playful remark.

Pleasant

Meaning: Pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure.

Example: Pleasant news.

Pleasure

Meaning: Enjoyment or satisfaction derived from what is to one’s liking; gratification; delight, worldly or frivolous enjoyment, the state or feeling of being pleased.

Example: The pursuit of pleasure.

Plenary

Meaning: Full; complete; entire; absolute; unqualified.

Example: Plenary powers.

Plentiful

Meaning: Existing in great plenty.

Example: Coal was plentiful, and therefore cheap, in that region.

Poetic

Meaning: Possessing the qualities or charm of poetry:

Example: Poetic descriptions of nature.

Poise

Meaning: A dignified, self-confident manner or bearing; composure; self-possession.

Example: To show poise in company.

Polished

Meaning: Flawless; skillful; excellent.

Example: A polished conversationalist.

Polite

Meaning: Showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil, refined or cultured.

Example: Polite society.

Popular

Meaning: Regarded with favor, approval, or affection by an acquaintance or acquaintances, regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general.

Example: A popular preacher.

Posh

Meaning: Sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious.

Example: A posh apartment.

Possible

Meaning: That may or can be, exist, happen, be done, be used, etc., that may be true or may be the case, as something concerning which one has no knowledge to the contrary.

Example: It is possible that he has already gone.

Potent

Meaning: Powerful; mighty.

Example: A potent fighting force.

Power

Meaning: Ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something, political or national strength.

Example: The balance of power in Europe.

Powerful

Meaning: Physically strong, as a person, having or exerting great power or force.

Example: A large, powerful athlete.

Practicable

Meaning: Capable of being done, effected, or put into practice, with the available means; feasible.

Example: A practicable solution.

Practical

Meaning: Of or relating to practice or action.

Example: Practical mathematics.

Pragmatic

Meaning: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Example: A pragmatic approach to politics.

Praise

Meaning: Express warm approval or admiration of.

Example: We can’t praise Chris enough—he did a brilliant job.

Praiseworthy

Meaning: Deserving of praise; laudable.

Example: A praiseworthy motive.

Precious

Meaning: Highly esteemed for some spiritual, nonmaterial, or moral quality, dear; beloved.

Example: A precious child.

Predominant

Meaning: Preponderant; prominent.

Example: A predominant trait.

Preferable

Meaning: More desirable or suitable.

Example: Lower interest rates were preferable to higher ones.

Premium

Meaning: Of exceptional quality or greater value than others of its kind; superior.

Example: A wine made of premium grapes.

Presence

Meaning: Attendance or company.

Example: Your presence is requested.

Present

Meaning: Being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current.

Example: Increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.

Prestige

Meaning: Distinction or reputation attaching to a person or thing and thus possessing a cachet for others or for the public.

Example: The new discothèque has great prestige with the jet set.

Pretty

Meaning: Pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness.

Example: A pretty face.

Priceless

Meaning: Having a value beyond all price; invaluable, delightfully amusing or absurd.

Example: A priceless artwork.

Pride

Meaning: A high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.

Example: She has a lot of pride in her work.

Primal

Meaning: First; original; primeval, of first importance; fundamental.

Example: The primal resources of a nation.

Primary

Meaning: First or highest in rank or importance; chief; principal.

Example: His primary goals in life.

Prime

Meaning: Of the greatest relevance or significance.

Example: A prime example.

Pristine

Meaning: Having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied.

Example: A pristine work of art.

Privileged

Meaning: Belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored.

Example: The privileged few.

Prize

Meaning: A reward for victory or superiority, as in a contest or competition.

Example: He won the big prize.

Proactive

Meaning: serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult one; anticipatory.

Example: Employers must take a proactive approach to equal pay.

Prodigy

Meaning: A person, especially a child or young person, having extraordinary talent or ability.

Example: A musical prodigy.

Productive

Meaning: Having the power of producing; generative; creative.

Example: A productive effort.

Professional

Meaning: Following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain, of, relating to, or connected with a profession.

Example: A professional builder.

Proficient

Meaning: Well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled.

Example: A proficient swimmer.

Profitable

Meaning: Yielding profit; remunerative, beneficial or useful.

Example: A profitable deal.

Profuse

Meaning: Spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; extravagant.

Example: Profuse praise.

Progress

Meaning: A movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage.

Example: The progress of a student toward a degree.

Progressive

Meaning: Favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters.

Example: A progressive mayor.

Prolific

Meaning: Producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful.

Example: A prolific pear tree.

Promise

Meaning: A declaration that something will or will not be done, given, etc., by one; an express assurance on which expectation is to be based.

Example: Promises that an enemy will not win.

Promote

Meaning: To help or encourage to exist or flourish; further.

Example: To promote world peace.

Proper

Meaning: Adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable.

Example: The proper time to plant strawberries.

Prosper

Meaning: To be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects; thrive; flourish.

Example: His business prospered.

Protect

Meaning: Keep safe from harm or injury.

Example: He tried to protect her from the attack.

Proud

Meaning: Highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem, highly honorable or creditable.

Example: A proud achievement.

Provider

Meaning: A person or thing that provides.

Example: A leading provider of personal financial services.

Prowess

Meaning: Exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength.

Example: His prowess as a public speaker.

Prudence

Meaning: The quality of being prudent; cautiousness.

Example: We need to exercise prudence in such important matters.

Punctual

Meaning: Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time.

Example: He’s the sort of man who’s always punctual.

Pure

Meaning: Free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; free from extraneous matter.

Example: Pure water.

Purpose

Meaning: The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Example: The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee.

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.