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

But investors shouldn’t be too optimistic about this event either, some analysts say.

From MarketWatch

Saylor has been an unshakable optimistic even as concerns grow over Strategy’s bullish bet on Bitcoin and the viability of the company’s crypto treasury.

From Barron's

“We would not interpret this as miners being consistently too optimistic as they do not/should not incorporate any major ‘disruption allowance’ into their estimate—that is up to investors to do.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Others are more optimistic about the role artificial intelligence can play in tax preparation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many analysts have been less optimistic in their estimations.

From MarketWatch