optimistic
adjective
op·ti·mis·tic
ˌäp-tə-ˈmi-stik 
: of, relating to, or characterized by optimism : feeling or showing hope for the future
an optimistic outlook
an optimistic economic forecast
a person with a hopeful, optimistic nature
I'm feeling optimistic about our chances.
The streets in question were magnificent commercial thoroughfares, … brimming with heavy streams of eager life—young, fresh, optimistic.—
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser
optimistically
adverb
thinking optimistically about the future
an optimistically upbeat forecast
Optimistically, he anticipates that nuclear weapons … will never be used in war again …
—Russell F. Weigley
Russell F. Weigley
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Savannah Chrisley was optimistic ahead of her parents Todd and Julie Chrisley’s oral arguments.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
While her logical side tried convincing Stacy that Carnegie Hall was out of PMI’s reach, her heart and gut feeling remained optimistic.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
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Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
While her logical side tried convincing Stacy that Carnegie Hall was out of PMI’s reach, her heart and gut feeling remained optimistic.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Optimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimistic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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