optimistic

American  

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /

Sometimes optimistical

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

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

Etymology

Origin of optimistic

First recorded in 1840–50; optimist + -ic

Example Sentences

AMC Entertainment AMC -1.64%decrease; red down pointing triangle narrowed its loss in the fourth quarter and said it feels increasingly optimistic about the year ahead, citing a strong slate of upcoming films.

From The Wall Street Journal

Angus MacNeil is optimistic that this crisis will be enough to rally members together to turn things around, and that come May he and others will be campaigning under the Alba banner.

From BBC

And few are optimistic that these young talents will elevate trot into the broader mainstream.

From BBC

And my optimistic view of this continent—my continent, Europe—is yes.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Is Europe now going to change, to transform, to improve? My optimistic view of this continent—my continent, Europe—is yes,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal