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.

---

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

When Kennedy was named health secretary, Pazdur was optimistic about change at the FDA, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Arista Networks’ shares rose sharply after reporting strong fourth-quarter earnings and an optimistic outlook for the current quarter.

From Barron's

AI could prove as transformative as its most optimistic backers are predicting.

From BBC

While he remains optimistic about the future, Rowe was rattled by the hours following the attack.

From Barron's

“We are optimistic about the outlook for the global beauty market,” Chief Executive Nicolas Hieronimus said in an earnings update Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal