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optimistic

/ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/adjective4 syllables

Optimistic means: expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds.

Synonyms for optimistic12

adjective, as in expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

bullish, cheerful, pollyannaish, upbeat, rose-colored, rosy, starry-eyed, sanguine, sanguineous, hopeful, positive

adjective, as in expecting the best

affirmative, positive

Opposites of optimistic

pessimistic

What does optimistic mean?2

adjective

1

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds“in an optimistic mood”

2

expecting the best“an affirmative outlook”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with optimistic?25

two syllables

mysticcystic

four syllables

realisticunrealisticfuturisticjournalisticpessimisticnarcissistic

five syllables

characteristicidealisticopportunisticnationalisticantagonistic

6 syllables

materialistic
Show 40 near rhymes
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Optimistic in a sentence

  • The optimist looks into a mirror and becomes more optimistic, the pessimist more pessimistic.CK
  • The student is optimistic, but his advisor is a pessimist.unknown
  • We have a very good team, so we have every reason to be optimistic.CK
  • Patients who have an optimistic, positive attitude generally have a smoother recovery after surgery.patgfisher
  • Let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic, and we will change the world.Objectivesea
  • Being optimistic could lengthen your life, a new study suggests.Cangarejo
  • Our profits exceeded even the most optimistic estimates announced last year.CK
  • How do you manage to remain so optimistic?CK

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