optimistic

[ op-tuh-mis-tik ]

adjective

1. disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
2. reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism:

   an optimistic plan.

3. of or relating to optimism.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of optimistic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; optimist + -ic

Example Sentences

But even the most optimistic of humanitarians don’t think this is a solution in the short- or even medium-term, or that £84m is enough to fix the problems.

From BBC

But Riley was optimistic Tuesday that the worst of USC’s outbreak was over.

From Los Angeles Times

Carvalho recently told The Times that he was optimistic about salvaging the technology for later use.

From Los Angeles Times

"It has already been tried and tested in other models, and that makes me more optimistic," said Madhavan, who, along with Polt and Hay, is a member of the BIO5 Institute.

From Science Daily

While this promotion-winning Nations League campaign met those requirements and boosted Welsh hopes of securing at least a World Cup play-off, Bellamy sounded a slightly cautious - if still optimistic - note after the Iceland victory.

From BBC