B2nounpsychologyemotions
US/ˈɑːp.tə.mɪst/
UK/ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪst/
a person who always expects good things to happen and sees the positive side of situations
In context
My brother is an eternal optimist; he still believes the bus will be on time.
Being an optimist helped her stay calm during the long job search.
Some optimists say the economy will recover by next year, but others are not so sure.
Words that go with optimist
adjective + noun
- eternal optimistHe is an eternal optimist who never gives up.
- born optimistAs a born optimist, she saw the delay as a chance to rest.
- incurable optimistMy father is an incurable optimist about the weather.
- cautious optimistI am a cautious optimist about the new project.
noun + noun
- optimist and pessimistAn optimist and a pessimist can see the same glass differently.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is very optimist.Correct: She is very optimistic. / She is a real optimist.