optimistic (a)

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type a
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def expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
examples in an optimistic mood
optimistic plans
took an optimistic view
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Also see hopeful; positive
Derivationally related form optimistic → optimism; optimistic → optimism
Antonym optimistic → pessimistic
Similar to bullish; cheerful, pollyannaish, upbeat; rose-colored, rosy; starry-eyed; sanguine
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Also see hopeful; positive
Similar to bullish; cheerful, pollyannaish, upbeat; rose-colored, rosy; starry-eyed; sanguine
Antonym pessimistic → optimistic
Derived from adjective optimistically → optimistic
Derivationally related form optimism → optimistic; optimism → optimistic

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