Synonyms for

Optimist

Verb / ˈɑ:ptʌmɪst / Another word for optimist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who always believes that things will turn out well

Synonyms & similar words

pessimist hopeful positive confident cheerful idealistic encouraging upbeat buoyant rosy sanguine bright happy sunny hopeful positive confident cheerful idealistic encouraging upbeat

Example sentences

  1. My mom is an optimist who always tells me to look on the bright side.
  2. The optimist in me believes that everything will work out in the end.
  3. I try to be an optimist and see the good in every situation.
  4. Even when things seem bad, the optimist always has hope.
  5. Being an optimist means always looking for the silver lining.

Quotes

  • The optimist sees opportunity in every danger.
  • An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight... The truly wise person is colorblind.
  • The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.

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