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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.

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   The meaning of OPTIMISTIC is of, relating to, or characterized by optimism : feeling or showing hope for the future. How to use optimistic in a sentence.

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   Find 33 different ways to say OPTIMISTIC, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPTIMISTIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   She ended her speech on an optimistic note. The doctor said she was optimistic about the outcome of the operation but forbore to make any promises at this early stage. Earlier sales forecasts were overly optimistic. The treasurer has been taking a more optimistic view of economic recovery in his recent public pronouncements.

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   Synonyms for OPTIMISTIC: promising, bright, hopeful, upbeat, encouraging, rosy, likely, propitious; Antonyms of OPTIMISTIC: pessimistic, unlikely, desperate, dark, gloomy, hopeless, discouraging, bleak.

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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.

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   Define optimistic. optimistic synonyms, optimistic pronunciation, optimistic translation, English dictionary definition of optimistic. n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op′ti·mis′tic adj. op′ti·mis′ti·cal·ly adv. American Heritage®...

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

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   Someone who is optimistic is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular. The President says she is optimistic that an agreement can be worked out soon. Michael was in a jovial and optimistic mood.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoptimistic 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….

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPTIMIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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    She's optimistic about the prospects for growth. (Definition of optimist from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of optimist