optimistic — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

optimistic (/ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/

Meaning

Meaning: hopeful, positive

Expecting good things to happen in the future.

Examples

🗣 Despite the setbacks, she remained optimistic about finishing the project on time.

Etymology

From French ‘optimisme’, from Latin ‘optimum’ (the best).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes a hopeful outlook on the future.

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