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 the substantial assets of Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch

Inevitably, the question arose: “How can we make an album about death that would leave the listener feeling optimistic?”

From Los Angeles Times

And the early feedback has surprised even the most optimistic of cast members.

From BBC

I am feeling optimistic, because we've got a bit of grit.

From BBC

But Wilson said farmers have to be optimistic.

From BBC