American English pronunciation
How to pronounce optimistic
IPA transcription: [,ɑptɪ'mɪstɪk]
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Adjective
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expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
“in an optimistic mood”
“optimistic plans”
“took an optimistic view”
Adjective
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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.