optimistic

adjective (optimistic, more optimistic, most optimistic)

«optimistic» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Hopeful and believing good things will happen. tree →
(of a guess or plan) Hoping for more than is likely (an optimistic estimate). tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and PSHE: an optimistic person looks on the bright side. In maths and planning: an optimistic estimate is probably too high or too fast. Phrases: optimistic about, cautiously optimistic, look on the bright side.

Examples

She's optimistic about the test tomorrow. tree →
Even when we lose, our coach stays optimistic. tree →
Ten minutes to tidy the whole house? That's optimistic! tree →
I'm optimistic it will stop raining. tree →
He gave an optimistic guess of 100 people coming. tree →
Being optimistic helps you keep trying. tree →

Note

Opposite: pessimistic. Noun: optimism; person: optimist. Adverb: optimistically. In estimates, "optimistic" usually means the real number may be smaller (or slower) than said.

On Mova

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