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Synonyms for optimistically


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



Définition of optimistically

Origin :
  • 1845, from optimist + -ic. Related: Optimistical (1809); optimistically.
  • adv expectantly
Example sentences :
  • "Perhaps the second act's better," said Jill optimistically.
  • Extract from : « Jill the Reckless » by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
  • "We shall defeat all manner of men," said Bizaro optimistically.
  • Extract from : « Bones » by Edgar Wallace
  • "Oh, then they'll have a nice long talk and settle it all," said Dodo optimistically.
  • Extract from : « Dodo Wonders » by E. F. Benson
  • He optimistically declared that his faith in the old town was firmly fixed.
  • Extract from : « When Egypt Went Broke » by Holman Day
  • “Well, things will be better this fall,” remarked Jane optimistically.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of the Fires » by Edith Lavell
  • Hold them where they are, and well win it yet, declared Jack optimistically.
  • Extract from : « The New Boys at Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
  • Oh, I dont judge there will really be any trouble, said Rodney optimistically.
  • Extract from : « The New Boys at Oakdale » by Morgan Scott
  • "Maybe you'll get into a group yet," said Hinpoha, optimistically.
  • Extract from : « The Campfire Girls Go Motoring » by Hildegard G. Frey
  • I assured her optimistically, as we went into the dining-room.
  • Extract from : « Our Next-Door Neighbors » by Belle Kanaris Maniates
  • “We can find out from the ticket-agent,” I optimistically assured her.
  • Extract from : « Our Next-Door Neighbors » by Belle Kanaris Maniates

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