optimistic

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

op·ti·mis·tic BrE [ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk] NAmE [ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk] adjective
expecting good things to happen or sth to be successful; showing this feeling
Syn: ↑positive
•~ (about sth) She's not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks.
•~ (that…) They are cautiously optimistic that the reforms will take place.
•We are now taking a more optimistic view.
•in an optimistic mood
•I think you're being a little over-optimistic.
Opp: ↑pessimistic
Derived Word: ↑optimistically

Thesaurus:
optimistic [optimistic optimistically] adj.
•She's not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks.
hopeful • • positive • |especially business bullish • • upbeat •
Opp: pessimistic
optimistic/hopeful/positive/bullish/upbeat about sth
optimistic/hopeful that…
a/an optimistic/hopeful/positive/bullish view
a/an optimistic/positive/bullish/upbeat mood/note

Example Bank:
•He remained strongly optimistic that an agreement could be reached.
•He's very optimistic about his chances.
•I don't want to exaggerate our chances, but I'm cautiously optimistic.
•These estimates were wildly optimistic.
•a generally optimistic view of the future
•an essentially optimistic view of human nature
•Derek seemed to be in an optimistic mood.
•I think you are being a little over-optimistic.
•She's not very optimistic about the outcome of the talks.