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optimistic

[ op-tuh-mis-tik ]

adjective

  1. disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
  2. reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism:

    an optimistic plan.

  3. of or relating to optimism.


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Other Word Forms

  • DZt·t·· adverb
  • t·DZt·t adjective
  • t·DZt·t· adjective
  • anti·DZt·t·· adverb
  • ԴDzo·پ·t adjective
  • ԴDzo·پ·t· adjective
  • ԴDzo·پ·t··ly adverb
  • v·DZt·t adjective
  • over·DZt·t·· adverb
  • o·پ·t adjective
  • i·DZt·t adjective
  • semi·DZt·t·· adverb
  • p·DZt·t adjective
  • ܲo·پ·t adjective
  • ܲo·پ·t· adjective
  • ܲo·پ·t··ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of optimistic1

First recorded in 1840–50; optimist + -ic
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Example Sentences

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In the wake of the devastating fires, seven young Angelenos reflect on rebuilding their community, their biggest concerns and what’s keeping them optimistic.

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Ms Shah is undergoing her fourth round of chemotherapy at University College London Hospital and is optimistic she is beginning to see signs of remission.

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Accepting the report's 29 recommendations either completely or in part, Miles said it contained "some hard hitting messages" but insisted it was "essentially optimistic".

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Bob had that natural inclination, along with a strong curiosity and that thing Ray Bradbury called ‘optimistic behaviorism,’ the ability to be realistic and practical.”

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Mr Briggs told the BBC that he felt his years of campaigning was on the "edge of a breakthrough", but that he would remain "cautiously optimistic" until the amendment became law.

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