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Grammar : Adj
Spell : op-tuh-mis-tik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk



Definition of optimistic

Origin :
  • 1845, from optimist + -ic. Related: Optimistical (1809); optimistically.
  • adj believing positively
Example sentences :
  • Mechanically, you raise your hand to lift away your optimistic spectacles.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • Hope it will work out all right; and am inclined to be optimistic.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • "That is only nerves," said Cornish, who was ever optimistic and cheerful.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • And he is so optimistic and willing, and his notes are so golden with the yellow of sunshine!
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • Giving my opinion as a lawyer, I could not take an optimistic view of the matter.
  • Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael
  • But Danielson was optimistic and encouraging, as any good boatman ought to be.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey
  • Mrs Fyne was disappointed by the optimistic turn of my sagacity.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • Mrs. Fyne was disappointed by the optimistic turn of my sagacity.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • Despite the strain, he was outwardly as blithe and optimistic as usual.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall
  • But little Lou did not fulfil the country practitioner's optimistic prophecy.
  • Extract from : « 'Smiles' » by Eliot H. Robinson

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