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- pronunciation:
- ap
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mI
stihk
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adjective |
| definition: |
If you are optimistic about winning something, you believe you have a pretty good chance of winning it. If you are an optimistic person, you always feel that there is a good chance that things will turn out well.
The coach is optimistic that her team will win the trophy this year.The doctor is optimistic that the patient will be able to walk again soon.Emily is an optimistic person, and she's always cheerful about the future.There is a small chance that it won't rain during the wedding, but no one is very optimistic.- synonyms:
- hopeful
- antonyms:
- negative
- similar words:
- cheerful, confident, idealistic
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| derivation: |
optimistically (adv.) |
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