optimistic
/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/adjective
Hopeful and confident that things will go well.
Example sentences
- “The doctors are optimistic about his chances of a full recovery.”
- “Despite the rain, we were optimistic that the game would go ahead.”
Often followed by 'about' or a 'that' clause: optimistic about the outcome, optimistic that talks will succeed.