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optimistically

  • a word derived from optimism.
    optimism
    noun
    a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
  • a word derived from optimistic.
    optimistic
    adjective
    disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

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The IEA report argues, optimistically, that better voter education might help.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

Musk has also spoken optimistically about the expected growth in revenue tied to subscriptions of the driver-assistance "FSD" program.

From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026

They look like a fashionable couple, smiling optimistically from behind their sunglasses.

From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025

Even with approximately 1,000 ravers in attendance, Laxe experienced a tinge of disappointment: He was optimistically expecting 3,000.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025

Tiny patches of green poked optimistically out of the cold earth.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson