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- pronunciation:
- ap
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mI
stihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
expecting or tending to expect favorable outcomes.
The President appeared to be optimistic about the economy.The coach was optimistic about the team's chances this year.She's an optimistic person and always remains cheerful.
- synonyms:
- hopeful, sanguine
- antonyms:
- negative, pessimistic
- similar words:
- anticipative, assured, cheerful, confident, expectant, idealistic, starry-eyed, upbeat
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| definition 2: |
of, concerning, or displaying optimism.
- synonyms:
- encouraging, favorable, hopeful, promising, rosy, sanguine
- antonyms:
- negative, pessimistic
- similar words:
- auspicious, bullish, idealistic, positive, propitious, sunny, upbeat
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| related words: |
bright, carefree, chipper, lighthearted, rosy, visionary |
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| derivation: |
optimistically (adv.) |
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