OPTIMISTIC Definition & Meaning

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optimistic

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[op-tuh-mis-tik]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism.
an optimistic plan.
of or relating to optimism.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

optimistically adverb
antioptimistic adjective
antioptimistical adjective
antioptimistically adverb
nonoptimistic adjective
nonoptimistical adjective
nonoptimistically adverb
overoptimistic adjective
overoptimistically adverb
preoptimistic adjective
semioptimistic adjective
semioptimistically adverb
superoptimistic adjective
unoptimistic adjective
unoptimistical adjective
unoptimistically adverb

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of optimistic¹

First recorded in 1840–50; optimist + -ic

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He's had some success selling apple tree saplings and is optimistic about future harvests.

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Defence Minister Richard Marles, speaking to local Australian media on Thursday morning local time, said he was optimistic the deal would continue.

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Disney's chief legal officer Horacio Gutierrez said the firm was "optimistic" about how AI "can be used responsibly as a tool to further human creativity".

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“We are bullish on the promise of AI technology and optimistic about how it can be used responsibly as a tool to further human creativity,” his statement continued.

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They expected to have more to be optimistic about a year out from the World Cup.

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