a. | 1. | (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to optimism; tending, or conforming, to the opinion that all events are ordered for the best. |
2. | Hopeful; sanguine; |
Adj. | 1. | optimistic - expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds; "in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took an optimistic view" Antonyms: pessimistic - expecting the worst in this worst of all possible worlds |
2. | optimistic - expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook" Synonyms: affirmative |