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Another word for optimistic

Adjective

  1. Expecting a favorable outcome or dwelling on hopeful aspects

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    hope

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Another word for optimistic

Modifier

  1. Inclined to hope for the best, or to expect it

    2. See also:

    trusting

    hopeful

    confident

  2. Predicting improvement

    3. See also:

    hopeful

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Sentence Examples

  • I think that's an optimistic count of the number of participants.

  • Jorge was optimistic and always saw the best in every situation.

  • Kant, though pessimistic as regards the actual man, is optimistic regarding his moral capacity.

  • Aristotle was optimistic of great achievements over the whole range of the sciences.

  • Kevin would rather spend time with Bob, his optimistic friend, than his cynical and gloomy friend, Victor. 

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