adj. Function: adjective
anticipating only the best to happen and minimizing all other possibilities FF1C; was optimistic about book sales that year FF1E;
Synonyms: fond, Pollyannaish, sanguine, upbeat; compare HOPEFUL 1
Related Words: bright, cheerful, merry, sunny; hopeful, hoping; assured, confident
Idioms: feeling on top of the world, looking on the bright side, riding ( or sitting) on cloud nine
Contrasted Words: cynical; doubtful, uncertain
Antonyms: pessimistic