expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
"in an optimistic mood"
"optimistic plans"
"took an optimistic view"
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
"Despite the storm warnings, she remained optimistic that the festival would still have a wonderful turnout."
In plain English: Optimistic means having a positive outlook and expecting good things to happen even when facing challenges.
"She remained optimistic about her chances of getting the job despite the long interview process."
Usage: Use optimistic to describe someone who expects positive outcomes, distinguishing it from hopeful which implies wishing for something without necessarily expecting it to happen. This adjective often pairs with a person's outlook or attitude rather than describing an event itself.
The word optimistic comes from combining the noun optimist with the suffix -ic to form an adjective describing a hopeful outlook on life. It entered English directly through this construction without needing a separate original meaning explanation since its definition has remained consistent over time.