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optimist

/ˈɒptɪmɪst/noun

Someone who believes things will turn out well.

Example sentences

  • “As a true optimist, she saw the delay as a chance to explore the city.”
  • “Only an optimist would plan a beach picnic in November.”

The glass-half-full test is the classic shorthand: the optimist sees it half full.

Synonyms for optimist

  • positive thinker

Antonyms

  • pessimist

Find it in: Positive words.

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