Optimistic

Pronunciation: /ˌɑptəˈmɪstɪk/

Definitions of optimistic

adjective showing hopefulness and confidence about the future

Example Sentences

A1 I am optimistic about passing my English exam.

A2 She is optimistic that she will find a job soon.

B1 The team remains optimistic despite facing some challenges.

B2 Despite the setbacks, he remains optimistic about the project's success.

C1 The CEO's optimistic outlook on the company's future has inspired the employees.

C2 Her optimistic attitude towards life is contagious and uplifting.

Examples of optimistic in a Sentence

formal Despite the challenges, the CEO remained optimistic about the company's future prospects.

informal I'm feeling pretty optimistic about our chances of winning the game tomorrow.

slang I've got a good feeling about this job interview, I'm feeling hella optimistic.

figurative Her heart was filled with an optimistic glow as she looked towards the horizon of possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of optimistic

• past tense: was optimistic
• plural: optimistics
• comparative: more optimistic
• superlative: most optimistic
• present tense: is optimistic
• future tense: will be optimistic
• perfect tense: has been optimistic
• continuous tense: is being optimistic
• singular: optimistic
• positive degree: optimistic
• infinitive: to be optimistic
• gerund: being optimistic
• participle: optimistic

Origin and Evolution of optimistic

First Known Use: 1737 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'optimistic' originated from the Latin word 'optimus', meaning 'best' or 'most favorable'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a belief in the best possible outcome, the word 'optimistic' has evolved to encompass a positive and hopeful attitude towards the future.