OPTIMIST

optimist

(noun) a person disposed to take a favorable view of things

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

optimist (plural optimists)

a person who expects a favourable outcome

a believer in optimism

Antonyms

• pessimist

Noun

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



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