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   optimistic

   /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. hopeful and confident about the future: "the optimistic mood of the Sixties" Similar cheerfulcheerypositiveconfidenthopefulsanguinebullishbuoyantbrightdisposed to look on the bright sideinclined to look through rose-coloured spectaclesalways expecting the bestfull of hopePollyannaishPanglossianinformal:upbeatarchaic:of good cheerencouragingpromisinghopefulbrightrosyreassuringfavourableauspiciouspropitiousOpposite pessimisticnegativepessimisticgloomyominous
   • ▪ (of an estimate) unrealistically high: "previous estimates of whale numbers may be wildly optimistic"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › optimisticOPTIMISTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OPTIMISTIC definition: 1. hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future: 2. hoping or believing that…. Learn more.

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   An optimistic person thinks the best possible thing will happen, and hopes for it even if it's not likely. Someone who's a tad too confident this way is also sometimes called optimistic.

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   The meaning of OPTIMISTIC is of, relating to, or characterized by optimism : feeling or showing hope for the future. How to use optimistic in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPTIMISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen: There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about the company's future. They had cause / grounds / reason for cautious optimism about an improvement in her medical condition. Opposite. pessimism. Fewer examples.

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   Optimistic definition: disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.. See examples of OPTIMISTIC used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › optimisticOPTIMISTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is optimistic is hopeful about the future or about the success of something. She is optimistic that an agreement can be worked out soon. American English : optimistic / ɒptɪˈmɪstɪk /

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionoptimistic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   expecting good things to happen or something to be successful; showing this feeling synonym positive. We are now taking a more optimistic view. in an optimistic mood. optimistic about something She's not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks. optimistic that….