optimist
optimist
Meaning of optimist
a person who always expects good things to happen
jemand, der auf ein gutes Ergebnis und einen günstigen Ausgang hofft
Pronunciation
optimist with German translation
optimist usage examples
As an optimist, he believes in a good outcome.
Als Optimist glaubt er an ein gutes Ergebnis.
My father is an optimist.
Mein Vater ist ein Optimist.
optimist synonyms
What's the difference between optimist, glass-half-full person, upbeat person, hopeful person, idealist, dreamer, Pollyanna, and sanguine person
idiom: sees the good side
ENHe's a glass-half-full person who notices the benefits first.
cheerful and lively
ENShe's always upbeat, even during busy times at work.
Advanced: broader words
hopes for a particular outcome
ENThey are hopeful people who expect a solution soon.
believes in ideals, often unrealistic
ENShe is an idealist who believes society can become fairer.
person lost in dreams
ENHe's a dreamer who wants to start his own utopian community.
naively optimistic; disapproving
ENCalling her a Pollyanna ignores the real reasons for her optimism.
optimistic person; literary
ENDespite setbacks, she remained sanguine about the project's prospects.
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What does optimist mean?
a person who always expects good things to happen
How do you pronounce optimist?
optimist is pronounced [ˈɒptɪmɪst].
How is optimist used in a sentence?
Als Optimist glaubt er an ein gutes Ergebnis. Translation: As an optimist, he believes in a good outcome.
Is optimist part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, optimist can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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