optimistic — optimistically, adv. /op teuh mis tik/, adj. 1. disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. 2. reflecting optimism: an optimistic plan. 3. of or pertaining to optimism. Also, optimistical.… … Universalium
optimistic — /ɒptəˈmɪstɪk/ (say optuh mistik) adjective 1. disposed to take a favourable view of things. 2. of, relating to, or characterised by optimism. Also, optimistical. –optimistically, adverb …
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optimism — [äp′tə miz΄əm] n. [Fr optimisme < L optimus, best: see OPTIMUM] 1. Philos. a) the doctrine held by Leibniz and others that the existing world is the best possible b) the doctrine or belief that good ultimately prevails over evil 2. the… … English World dictionary