Word: Optimistic

Pronunciation

/ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having or showing hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something; inclined to take a hopeful or positive view. For example:
  • Adjective Usage: “She maintained an optimistic outlook despite the challenges.”
  • “The investors remained optimistic about the company’s potential growth.”

Phrases

• “Optimistic outlook”: A hopeful or confident perspective on future events or outcomes.
• “Optimistic prediction”: A forecast that suggests a favorable or desirable outcome.
• “Optimistic tone”: A style or mood in writing or speech that reflects hopefulness or positivity.

Example Sentences

• Adjective Usage: “He has an optimistic attitude towards his recovery from the illness.”
• “Despite the economic downturn, the CEO projected an optimistic forecast for next quarter.”
• “Her optimistic nature helped her overcome many obstacles in life.”

Synonyms

• Hopeful
• Positive
• Upbeat
• Confident
• Sanguine
• Pessimism’s antonym
• Expectant of good things
• Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal)
• Rosy (as in having a ‘rosy outlook’)