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   optimism

   /ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something: "the talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism"
   • 2. the doctrine, especially as set forth by Leibniz, that this world is the best of all possible worlds.
   • ▪ the belief that good must ultimately prevail over evil in the universe.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from French optimisme, from Latin optimum ‘best thing’ (see optimum).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EmotionEmotion - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The Lexico definition of emotion is "A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others". Emotions are responses to significant internal and external events. Emotions can be occurrences (e.g., panic) or dispositions (e.g., hostility), and short-lived (e.g., anger) or long-lived (e.g., grief).