optimist — a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːptɪmɪst/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is such an optimist that she packed sunscreen for her trip to Alaska in winter.
- The optimist sees the donut, while the pessimist sees the hole.
- Even after failing the driving test five times, Jake remained an optimist and said, 'Sixth time's the charm!'
optimist
NOUN[/ˈɑːptɪmɪst/]
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 18th-century French 'optimiste', which was coined based on the Latin 'optimum' (meaning 'the best'). German philosopher Leibniz popularized the term when explaining his philosophical concept of the 'best of all possible worlds,' establishing optimism as a philosophical doctrine.
Breakdown
optimum (Latin: 'the best') + -ist (suffix denoting an adherent of a doctrine or practice), literally meaning 'one who believes in the best or most favorable outcome'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is such an optimist that she packed sunscreen for her trip to Alaska in winter.”
“The optimist sees the donut, while the pessimist sees the hole.”
“Even after failing the driving test five times, Jake remained an optimist and said, 'Sixth time's the charm!'”
“As an optimist, she always believes that tomorrow will bring new opportunities.”
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