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OPTIMISTICALLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does optimistically mean?
• OPTIMISTICALLY (adverb)
The adverb OPTIMISTICALLY has 1 sense:
1. with optimism; in an optimistic manner
Familiarity information: OPTIMISTICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With optimism; in an optimistic manner
Context example:
'We have a good chance of winning,' he exclaimed optimistically
Antonym:
pessimistically (with pessimism; in a pessimistic manner)
Pertainym:
optimistic (expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds)
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