optimistic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/

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Adjective

Positive optimistic

Comparative more optimistic

Superlative most optimistic

1. A person who is optimistic expects the best in all possible ways.
   • Antonym: pessimistic

   He is very optimistic about his plans that they will succeed.

Related words

• optimist
• optimal
• optimum