B2adjectivepsychologyemotions
US/ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/
UK/ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/
hopeful and expecting that good things will happen
In context
Doctors are optimistic that she will make a full recovery.
Try to stay optimistic, even when the job search feels slow.
She is naturally optimistic and always sees the good side of people.
Words that go with optimistic
adjective + preposition
- optimistic aboutMost students feel optimistic about their future careers.
adverb + adjective
- cautiously optimisticOfficials are cautiously optimistic that the outbreak is under control.
- overly optimisticThe sales target was overly optimistic, so nobody reached it.
- fairly optimisticI'm fairly optimistic that we'll find a solution this week.
adjective + noun
- optimistic outlookHer optimistic outlook helped her through months of treatment.