optimist
OP-tih-mihst
Optimist (noun) means someone who habitually expects things to turn out well. Example: “Being an optimist, he assumed the delayed flight would still land on time.”
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Someone who habitually expects things to turn out well.
"Being an optimist, he assumed the delayed flight would still land on time."
How to use optimist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who tends to see the bright side of things.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French optimiste, built on Latin optimus, "best."
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What does “optimist” mean?
The word “optimist” means someone who habitually expects things to turn out well. In plain terms, a person who tends to see the bright side of things.
How do you pronounce “optimist”?
“Optimist” is pronounced OP-tih-mihst (/ˈɑptɪmɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “optimist” in a sentence?
Here is “optimist” used in a sentence: “Being an optimist, he assumed the delayed flight would still land on time.”
What is the opposite of “optimist”?
The opposite of “optimist” — its antonyms — is pessimist.
What part of speech is “optimist”?
“Optimist” is a noun.
Where does the word “optimist” come from?
The word “optimist” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French optimiste, built on Latin optimus, "best.".
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