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Type Words
Synonyms affirmative
Derivation optimism
Type Words
Derivation optimism


in an optimistic mood.
optimistic plans.
took an optimistic view.

Examples of optimistic

optimistic
While nearly 40% of men are optimistic about a pay raise, only 30% of women are.
From the techcrunch.com
City officials said they are not abandoning the Poe House and remain optimistic.
From the omaha.com
Others are less optimistic about the prospects for so-called multiple expansion.
From the online.wsj.com
Gates isn't optimistic that restoring hearing can affect the course of dementia.
From the us.cnn.com
Creditor committees and managers of bankrupt companies often are too optimistic.
From the businessweek.com
Additionally, the budget contains various optimistic assumptions about expenses.
From the sacbee.com
It was a hot fire and destroyed so much so fast that it's hard to be optimistic.
From the charlotteobserver.com
D'Alfonso is optimistic that Rochester-area real estate will have a strong year.
From the democratandchronicle.com
Denny is certainly optimistic about the future of his business and the industry.
From the democratandchronicle.com
More examples
  • Expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds; "in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took an optimistic view"
  • Affirmative: expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook"
  • (optimism) a general disposition to expect the best in all things
  • The Oxford English Dictionary defines optimism as having "hopefulness and confidence about the future or successful outcome of something; a tendency to take a favourable or hopeful view." The word is originally derived from the Latin optimum, meaning "best. ...
  • "Optimistic" is a song by the English alternative rock band Radiohead, the sixth track on their 2000 album Kid A.
  • Expecting the best in all possible ways
  • (optimism) a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome; the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds; the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil
  • (Optimism) 1) The instinct to lie. 2) Fatty degeneration of intelligence. 3) A philosophical system that attempts to demonstrate the existence of a pre-established Stupidity. ...
  • (Optimism) A bright, hopeful view and expectation of the best possible outcome