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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 mannerplay

  Familiarity information: OPTIMISTICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


OPTIMISTICALLY (adverb)


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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