optimist

(ŏp'tə-mĭst)
n.

1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome.
2. A believer in philosophical optimism.

optimistic op'ti·mis'tic adj.
optimistically op'ti·mis'ti·cal·ly adv.

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noun

One who expects a favorable outcome or dwells on hopeful aspects: Pollyanna. See hope/despair.

A cynical view of the world by Ambrose Bierce

n.

A proponent of the doctrine that black is white.

A pessimist applied to God for relief.

"Ah, you wish me to restore your hope and cheerfulness," said God. "No," replied the petitioner, "I wish you to create something that would justify them."

"The world is all created," said God, "but you have overlooked something -- the mortality of the optimist."

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For a list of words related to optimistic, see:

• Happy, Playful, Optimistic, or Elated

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See words rhyming with "optimist."

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