op´ti|mis´ti|cal|ly

op´ti|mis´ti|cal|ly
op|ti|mis|tic «OP tuh MIHS tihk», adjective.
1. inclined to look on the bright side of things: »

Many cheerful people are optimistic and refuse to worry about “what might happen.”

SYNONYM(S): sanguine.
2. hopifor the best: »

I am optimistic about the chance of good weather this weekend.

3. having to do with optimism: »

an optimistic philosophy.

op´ti|mis´ti|cal|ly, adverb.

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