Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of, pertaining to, or characterized by optimism; disposed to take the most hopeful view of a matter; hopeful; sanguine.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to optimism; tending, or conforming, to the opinion that all events are ordered for the best.
- adjective Hopeful; sanguine.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Expecting the best in all possible ways.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective expecting the best
- adjective expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
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Examples
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"My expectations are that we'll get something done," Ryan said Thursday night, then added the term "optimistic."
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed STEPHEN HAWKINS 2012
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To be sure, though, markets noticed that Mr. Bernanke used the word "optimistic" to describe his attitude on the U.S. economy.
For Dollar, More Turbulence Ahead Andrew J. Johnson 2011
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My consolation is that the solstice will occur soon and the darkness recede in what I call the optimistic months of the year, though autumn has its moments.
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Just the same, we remain optimistic if only for the presence of Bill Nighy, an actor so versatile and charming hecould probably sell sand in the desert.
Miscellaneous Debris, October Edition « Screaming Blue Reviews 2009
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The only thing optimistic is this November when the voters perform the "rectal cranial" extraction on these liberals who are destroying this country by preaching diversity over unity, allowing all religions except Christianity, and requiring Americans to speak foreign languages more proficiently than English.
GOP senators zero in on Kagan's stance on gays in the military 2010
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So you remain optimistic that you can keep Kovalchuk in a Thrashers sweater?
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We appreciate the ongoing support of our fans, sponsors and supporters and remain optimistic about the future of Freedom and WPS.
Washington Freedom officials respond to report that the WPS club is going to fold soon Steve Goff 2010
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"The good news is that Americans remain optimistic, with 58 percent forecasting that the economy will be in good shape a year from now," says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.
CNN Poll: Weak economic numbers dovetail with public perception 2009
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Despite greater regulations and scrutiny over Wall Street pay, many bankers and traders remain optimistic about their bonuses, according to a new survey.
Bankers Still Upbeat on Pay Aaron Lucchetti 2010
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Most people remain optimistic about their prospects, though.
Recession leads many to change their view of the American dream 2009
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