ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Optimistic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Optimistic is an adjective meaning Expecting the best in all possible ways.

Meaning

Expecting the best in all possible ways.

More Meanings

  1. (computing) Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.

Example Sentences

optimistic plans
optimistic locking
in an optimistic mood
optimistic concurrency

Synonyms for optimistic

Depending on context, synonyms include upbeat, rosy, sanguine, positive, cheerful, affirmative.

Antonyms for optimistic

Common opposites include pessimistic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include starry-eyed, positive, cheerful, affirmative, bullish, upbeat.

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