optimistic
/ˌɑp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/
adjectiveop · ti · mis · tic
Be OPTIMISTIC: think of the OPTI- in “optimal” (the best) and you’ll remember it starts with OPTI- and ends with -TIC.
Yes, it's optimistic. Don’t swap the middle letters: it’s **op-ti-MIS-tic** (…**mis**…, not …**miz** or …**mes**).
Definition
- adjectiveexpecting good things to happen; having a hopeful, positive outlook
Examples
- “Even after the loss, the coach stayed optimistic about the team’s future.”
- “Maya is optimistic that she can improve her math grade with practice.”
- “The optimistic forecast predicted clear skies by the afternoon.”
Synonyms
hopefulpositiveconfidentupbeatsanguine
Antonyms
pessimistic
Translations
ES optimistaPT otimistaFR optimiste
Common misspellings
optomisticoptimistikoptamisticoptimisitcoptimsticoptimisticcoptimisitic
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