Optimistic: meaning, definitions and examples

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optimistic

[ ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk ]

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outlook on life

Having or showing hope and confidence about the future.

Synonyms

confident, hopeful, positive

Examples of usage

He remained optimistic about the outcome of the project.
She had an optimistic view of the situation.

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personality trait

Expecting good things to happen in the future.

Synonyms

buoyant, cheerful, upbeat

Examples of usage

Her optimistic nature always brightened the mood of those around her.
I admire his optimistic attitude towards challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "optimistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 otimista

🇮🇳 आशावादी

🇩🇪 optimistisch

🇮🇩 optimis

🇺🇦 оптимістичний

🇵🇱 optymistyczny

🇯🇵 楽観的 (らっかんてき)

🇫🇷 optimiste

🇪🇸 optimista

🇹🇷 iyimser

🇰🇷 낙관적인 (nakgwanjeogin)

🇸🇦 متفائل

🇨🇿 optimistický

🇸🇰 optimistický

🇨🇳 乐观的 (lèguān de)

🇸🇮 optimističen

🇮🇸 bjartsýnn

🇰🇿 оптимистік

🇬🇪 ოპტიმისტური

🇦🇿 nikbin

🇲🇽 optimista

Word origin

The word 'optimistic' originated from the Latin word 'optimus' meaning 'best'. It first appeared in the English language in the 18th century. The concept of optimism has been studied by various philosophers and psychologists, emphasizing the importance of a positive outlook on life for overall well-being and success.