optimistic
adjective
op·ti·mis·tic
ˌäp-tə-ˈmi-stik 
: of, relating to, or characterized by optimism : feeling or showing hope for the future
an optimistic outlook
an optimistic economic forecast
a person with a hopeful, optimistic nature
I'm feeling optimistic about our chances.
The streets in question were magnificent commercial thoroughfares, … brimming with heavy streams of eager life—young, fresh, optimistic.—
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser
optimistically
adverb
thinking optimistically about the future
an optimistically upbeat forecast
Optimistically, he anticipates that nuclear weapons … will never be used in war again …
—Russell F. Weigley
Russell F. Weigley
Examples of optimistic in a Sentence
the economic predictions for the coming year are actually quite optimistic
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Surround Yourself with Positive Influences Entrepreneurs and investors who network with forward-thinking, optimistic individuals are more likely to maintain a long-term perspective on financial growth.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Analysts are optimistic on the stock’s upward potential, even as Target shares have suffered.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Whether viewers will necessary agree with this optimistic take at this particular moment in time is another matter.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Analysts are optimistic on the stock’s upward potential, even as Target shares have suffered.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Whether viewers will necessary agree with this optimistic take at this particular moment in time is another matter.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Happy Happy is a jovial and optimistic character who always looks at the brighter side of situations.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimistic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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