optimist
(noun) a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
Source: WordNet® 3.1
optimist (plural optimists)
a person who expects a favourable outcome
a believer in optimism
• pessimist
Optimist (plural Optimists)
(nautical) A small centre-board sailing dinghy designed to train and introduce young children into sailing.
Synonym: Oppy
Source: Wiktionary
Op"ti*mist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. optimiste.]
1. (Metaph.)
Definition: One who holds the opinion that all events are ordered for the best.
2. One who looks on the bright side of things, or takes hopeful views; -- opposed to pessimist.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 February 2025
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
