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Definitions

optimistic

[op-tuh-mis-tik] / ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
believing positively
Synonyms
STRONG
assured bright buoyant cheerful cheering confident encouraged expectant happy high hopeful hoping idealistic keeping the faith merry on cloud nine on top of world positive promising ray of sunshine rose-colored rosy sanguine sunny trusting utopian
Antonyms
STRONG
dejected depressed doubtful gloomy hopeless pessimistic sorrowful

Example Sentences

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With that in mind, Redick was asked if he had an optimistic view of Doncic being back for the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, as the start of earnings season nears, analysts appear to be “more optimistic than normal” in their forecasts for the first quarter, Butters said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

Jung is optimistic that continued use of micro-CT technology will uncover more discoveries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Schmid added one important caveat to his optimistic picture.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I was optimistic about what our evidence might accomplish in the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.