Boomsayer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boomsayer is a noun meaning A person who makes optimistic projections about the future, especially with regard to economic prosperity and growth.
Meaning
A person who makes optimistic projections about the future, especially with regard to economic prosperity and growth.
Example Sentences
The year 1976 began with high hopes. The stock markets took a euphoric upswing on January 1. But by the end of April, uncertainties began to obtrude, and for the rest of the year, it has been a battle between the doomsayers and the boomsayers. Who will win out?
Word Forms
- boomsayers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include futurist, prognosticator, doomsayer, futurologist, visionary, prognosticant.
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