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op⋅ti⋅mis⋅tic

  [op-tuh-mis-tik]
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–adjective
1. disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
2. reflecting optimism: an optimistic plan.
3. of or pertaining to optimism.
Also, op⋅ti⋅mis⋅ti⋅cal.

Origin:
1840–50; optimist + -ic

Related forms:
op⋅ti⋅mis⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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op·ti·mist   (ŏp'tə-mĭst)   
n.  

  1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome.

  2. A believer in philosophical optimism.

op'ti·mis'tic adj., op'ti·mis'ti·cal·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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