optimistic

Sometimes op·ti·mis·ti·cal

[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.

Other Word Forms

• optimistically adverb
• antioptimistic adjective
• antioptimistical adjective
• antioptimistically adverb
• nonoptimistic adjective
• nonoptimistical adjective
• nonoptimistically adverb
• overoptimistic adjective
• overoptimistically adverb
• preoptimistic adjective
• semioptimistic adjective
• semioptimistically adverb
• superoptimistic adjective
• unoptimistic adjective
• unoptimistical adjective
• unoptimistically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of optimistic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; optimist + -ic

Example Sentences

“We are not in control of the timing, but it looks a little bit optimistic to expect an outcome in such a short period of time,” Ermotti said.

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“Insurance is — probably even more than investments — a risk-tolerance game, and people tend to be overly optimistic,” Back Bay’s Jeter said.

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There’s a fine line between being realistic and optimistic.

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A close listen shows it’s Swift’s most bawdy album yet, and one of her most optimistic.

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The album is Swift at her most optimistic and lovestruck in years, with some flashes of the old Taylor who can’t resist a fight.

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