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- [op-tuh-mis-tik]
- /ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk/
- /ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [op-tuh-mis-tik]
- /ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk/
Definitions of optimistic word
- adjective optimistic disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. 1
- adjective optimistic reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism: an optimistic plan. 1
- adjective optimistic of or relating to optimism. 1
- noun optimistic Hopeful and confident about the future. 1
- adjective optimistic person: positive 1
- adjective optimistic idea, plan: confident of future 1
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Origin of optimistic
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; optimist + -ic
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Optimistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
optimistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
optimistic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for optimistic
adj optimistic
- utopian — of, relating to, or resembling Utopia, an idealized imaginary island described in Sir Thomas More's Utopia (1516).
- assured — Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- buoyant — If you are in a buoyant mood, you feel cheerful and behave in a lively way.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
adjective optimistic
- expectant — Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something pleasant and interesting.
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- encouraged — Simple past tense and past participle of encourage.
Antonyms for optimistic
adj optimistic
- dejected — If you are dejected, you feel miserable or unhappy, especially because you have just been disappointed by something.
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- gloomy — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
- hopeless — providing no hope; beyond optimism or hope; desperate: a hopeless case of cancer.
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