optimism

Definition

a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome

Etymology

From French optimisme, equivalent to Latin optimus + -ism.

Example Sentences

• "I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine."
• "Hanks is known as being an avid reader of history and biography, and seems to seek out stories which offer a certain optimism and humanism. In other words, he plays – fundamentally – good people."

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