# optimistically

**Pronunciation:** /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪkli/ · op-tuh-MIS-tik-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that shows hope and confidence about the future or the success of something.

## Examples

- She optimistically believed that the project would be completed on time despite the setbacks.
- The market analyst spoke optimistically about the economic recovery in the coming months.
- Despite the challenges, they approached the new venture optimistically, expecting great success.

## Synonyms

- hopefully — Expressing hope for a desired outcome.
- positively — In a good or constructive manner; with a good attitude.
- sanguinely — Confidently optimistic, especially in a difficult situation.
- expectantly — With a feeling that something interesting or exciting is going to happen.

## Antonyms

- pessimistically — In a way that expects the worst outcome.
- gloomily — In a sad, depressed, or disheartened manner.

## Collocations

- optimistically predict — Economists optimistically predict a rise in employment next quarter.
- optimistically view — She tends to optimistically view every challenge as an opportunity.
- optimistically hope — We optimistically hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

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