American English pronunciation

How to pronounce optimistic

IPA transcription: [,ɑptɪ'mɪstɪk]

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Adjective

  • expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

    “in an optimistic mood”

    “optimistic plans”

    “took an optimistic view”

Adjective

  • expecting the best

    “an affirmative outlook”

Usage examples

  • His poems often had an inspirational and optimistic view of everyday life.
  • These two skyscrapers were not topped off until their soaring heights seemed rather overoptimistic.
  • The book begins with Heyerdahl's optimistic idea that paradise could still be found.
  • She told me she feels hopeful and optimistic.
  • Despite impending doom, others remain optimistic and refuse to see the coming Holocaust.
  • She told me she feels hopeful and optimistic.
  • The outcome exceeded even the optimistic expectations of the executive.
  • Bucke's vision of the world was profoundly optimistic.
  • Note that the computed value is probably better described as "optimistic" rather than "optimal".
  • Doctors were initially optimistic that it could be treated.