optimistic

/ˌɑptəmˈɪstɪk/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
   “in an optimistic mood”
2. expecting the best
   “an affirmative outlook”

Synonyms for optimistic

• bullish
• cheerful
• rose-colored
• starry-eyed
• sanguine
• affirmative
• positive

Antonyms of optimistic

• pessimistic

Words that rhyme with optimistic

• antagonistic
• characteristic
• humanistic
• mystic
• artistic
• realistic
• synergistic
• atheistic
• capitalistic
• chauvinistic
• cystic
• heuristic
• idealistic
• impressionistic
• individualistic
• linguistic
• materialistic
• mechanistic
• nationalistic
• relativistic
• altruistic
• anachronistic
• autistic
• ballistic
• deterministic
• dualistic
• euphemistic
• expressionistic
• fatalistic
• feudalistic