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She stayed optimistic before the test.
What does Optimistic mean?
Optimistic means hopeful that things can go well.
Dictionary definition
Hopeful and expecting that good things can happen.
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Optimistic in a sentence
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The coach was optimistic after the team improved.
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An optimistic attitude can help people keep trying through a challenge.
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Optimistic
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op · tuh · mis · tik · strongest beat: mis
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WordOptimistic.
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MeaningOptimistic means hopeful that things can go well.
ExampleExample: She stayed optimistic before the test.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- op · tuh · mis · tik
- Strongest beat
- mis
- Ending
- tik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mis.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
pessimisticUse when someone expects bad outcomes.
discouragedUse when someone has lost confidence or hope.
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Word family
Optimistic word family
Base word
optimism
adjective
optimistic
Hopeful that things can go well.
adverb
optimistically
In a hopeful way.
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Optimistic means hopeful that things can go well.
Common mix-up
Optimistic is not the same as pessimistic. Optimistic means optimistic means hopeful that things can go well.
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Read this model sentence: The coach was optimistic after the team improved. Clue words: coach, team, improved. Underline clue words that show why optimistic fits instead of pessimistic. Now write one new sentence that shows optimistic without using the word optimistic. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show optimistic?
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