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View synonyms for optimistic

optimistic

[ op-tuh-mis-tik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism:
an optimistic plan.
of or relating to optimism.

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Other Words From

opti·misti·cal·ly adverb
anti·opti·mistic adjective
anti·opti·misti·cal adjective
anti·opti·misti·cal·ly adverb
nonop·ti·mistic adjective
nonop·ti·misti·cal adjective
nonop·ti·misti·cal·ly adverb
over·opti·mistic adjective
over·opti·misti·cal·ly adverb
preop·ti·mistic adjective
semi·opti·mistic adjective
semi·opti·misti·cal·ly adverb
super·opti·mistic adjective
unop·ti·mistic adjective
unop·ti·misti·cal adjective
unop·ti·misti·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of optimistic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; optimist + -ic

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