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type | a |
lex_filenum | 00 |
def | expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds |
examples | in an optimistic mood optimistic plans took an optimistic view |
Outgoing links | |
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 |
Incoming links | |
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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