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- [op-tuh-mist]
- /ˈɒp tə mɪst/
- /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-tuh-mist]
- /ˈɒp tə mɪst/
Definitions of optimists word
- noun optimists an optimistic person. 1
- noun optimists a person who holds the belief or the doctrine of optimism. 1
- noun optimists Plural form of optimist. 1
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Origin of optimists
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < French optimiste < Latin optim(um) (see optimum) + French -iste -ist
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Parts of speech for Optimists
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
optimists popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
optimists usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for optimists
noun optimists
- cynics — Plural form of cynic.
- defeatists — Plural form of defeatist.
- materialists — Plural form of materialist.
- worrywarts — Plural form of worrywart.
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