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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The optimistic view is that both companies can continue to benefit.

From Barron's

After Maresca said his side were "not ready" to win the Premier League at this point last season - despite fans chanting "We've got our Chelsea back" - the Italian seems more optimistic this time around.

From BBC

As businesses dive into Black Friday following a year upended by tariffs, the rule seems to be that the bigger you are, the more optimistic you feel.

From MarketWatch

"I'm optimistic about this country. I think by putting in the proper foundations, taking the fair and necessary decisions, we can defy all of the forecasts," he tells me.

From BBC

“We will be monitoring traffic next week and remain optimistic that there is sufficient time for the December holiday season to be salvaged,” he added.

From Barron's

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