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   optimistic

   /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. hopeful and confident about the future: "the optimistic mood of the Sixties" Similar cheerfulcheerypositiveconfidenthopefulsanguinebullishbuoyantbrightdisposed to look on the bright sideinclined to look through rose-coloured spectaclesalways expecting the bestfull of hopePollyannaishPanglossianinformal:upbeatarchaic:of good cheerencouragingpromisinghopefulbrightrosyreassuringfavourableauspiciouspropitiousOpposite pessimisticnegativepessimisticgloomyominous
   • ▪ (of an estimate) unrealistically high: "previous estimates of whale numbers may be wildly optimistic"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPTIMISTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OPTIMISTIC definition: 1. hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future: 2. hoping or believing that…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     OPTIMISTIC meaning: 1. hoping or believing that good things...

   • Optimistic in Catalan

     OPTIMISTIC translate: optimista. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     OPTIMISTIC translate: 乐观的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Traditional

     OPTIMISTIC translate: 樂觀的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Optimistic in Russian

     OPTIMISTIC translate: оптимистический . Learn more in the...

   • Optimistic in Japanese

     OPTIMISTIC translate: 楽観的な, 楽観的（らっかんてき）な. Learn more in the...

   • Translate English to Italian

     optimistic translate: ottimista, ottimistico. Learn more in...

   • Znaczenie Optimistic, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     OPTIMISTIC definicja: 1. hoping or believing that good...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › optimisticOptimistic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Optimistic means feeling or showing hope for the future. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of optimistic from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   adjective. disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism: an optimistic plan. of or relating to optimism.

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   An optimistic person thinks the best possible thing will happen, and hopes for it even if it's not likely. Someone who's a tad too confident this way is also sometimes called optimistic.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPTIMISTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of optimistic, an adjective that describes someone who is hopeful or positive about the future or a situation. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples from various sources.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPTIMISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OPTIMISM definition: 1. the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › optimisticoptimistic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling synonym positive. We are now taking a more optimistic view. in an optimistic mood. optimistic about something She's not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks. optimistic that….