optimistic
adjective /ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/
/ˌɑːp.tə-/ Definition
B2 hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future: She is optimistic about her chances of winning a gold medal.Hoping and hopefulnessPotential optimistically /-tɪ.kəl.i/ adverb Hoping and hopefulnessPotential
(Definition of optimistic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- cautious adjective
- chimera noun
- cross your fingers idiom 1
- expectation noun
- fancy sb's chances idiom
- hopeful adjective
- hopeful noun
- hopefully adverb
- it's an ill wind (that blows nobody any good) idiom
- la-la land noun
- on a wing and a prayer idiom
- optimism noun
- optimist noun
- pin your hopes on sth/sb idiom
- pious adjective (PRETENDING)
- pipe dream noun
- positive adjective (HOPEFUL)
- positively adverb (WELL)
- trust verb (HOPE)
- wishful thinking noun
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Hoping and hopefulness
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