Optimistic

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; as, an optimistic view.

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

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