optimistic
optimistic
expecting good outcomes
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optimistic belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Informal and energetic; describes a cheerful, optimistic mood or tone.
The team's upbeat attitude helped them finish strong.
Describes prospects or situations as pleasant or promising; can imply an overly optimistic view.
The outlook looks rosy for small businesses next year.
Means cheerful and resilient or, in finance, rising; slightly more formal than 'upbeat'.
Consumer confidence remained buoyant after the announcements.
Broader term that can mean optimistic but also factual or affirmatively framed.
He has a positive outlook on life.
A formal/literary word meaning confidently optimistic about a future outcome.
The analysts were sanguine about the sector's recovery.
Primarily used about markets or prospects; means expecting rises or gains.
Investors are bullish about tech stocks this quarter.
Stresses certainty or self-assurance about an ability or outcome, rather than general optimism.
She is confident she can finish the task on time.
Suggests adherence to ideals and principles, sometimes impractically so, unlike simple optimism.
She's idealistic about social change and believes big reforms are possible.
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How is optimistic different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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optimistic meaning: what does it mean?
expecting good outcomes
optimistic pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
optimistic is pronounced as /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
optimistic definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She stayed optimistic about the job despite the long hiring process. Translation: Её оптимистичный настрой помог ей пережить долгий процесс найма.
Is optimistic part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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