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- [op-tuh-mis-tik]
- /ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk/
- /ɒptɪˈmɪstɪklɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-tuh-mis-tik]
- /ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk/
Definitions of optimistically word
- adjective optimistically disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. 1
- adjective optimistically reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism: an optimistic plan. 1
- adjective optimistically of or relating to optimism. 1
- noun optimistically In an optimistic manner. 1
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Origin of optimistically
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; optimist + -ic
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Parts of speech for Optimistically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
optimistically 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.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
optimistically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for optimistically
adverb optimistically
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- hopefully — in a hopeful manner: We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.
- expectantly — In an expectant manner.
- enthusiastically — In an enthusiastic manner.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
Antonyms for optimistically
adverb optimistically
- pessimistically — pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful: His pessimistic outlook kept him from applying for jobs for which he was perfectly qualified.
Top questions with optimistically
- how to think optimistically?
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