optimistic

adjective
UK: /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
US: /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

  1. Having or showing hope for the future; expecting good things to happen.

    1. I am optimistic about my test results.
    2. Despite the challenges, the team remains optimistic about their chances of winning the championship.

  2. Based on or characterized by optimism.

    1. It was an optimistic forecast for the economy.
    2. Her optimistic attitude helped the team overcome many obstacles during the project.

Synonyms

hopeful positive sanguine upbeat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "optimistic" in English means: Having or showing hope for the future; expecting good things to happen., Based on or characterized by optimism..

The phonetic transcription of "optimistic" is /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ in British English and /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "optimistic": hopeful, positive, sanguine, upbeat.

Example usage of "optimistic": "I am optimistic about my test results.". More examples on the page.