optimistic
/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
op · ti · mis · tic
ˌɒp · tɪ · ˈmɪs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. hopeful and confident about the future
Significado en Español
optimista
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lạc quan
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “optimistic”:
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A
hopeful
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B
pessimistic
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C
despairing
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D
hopeless
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A — hopeful.
“optimistic” means adj. hopeful and confident about the future
Common questions about “optimistic”
What does “optimistic” mean?
optimistic — adj. hopeful and confident about the future. In Chinese: 乐观的.
How do you pronounce “optimistic”?
optimistic is pronounced /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: op · ti · mis · tic.
Is “optimistic” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. optimistic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
