optimistic

/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌäp-tə-ˈmi-stik/ (ame, mw)

optimistic — adjective

  • optimisticpositive
  • more optimisticcomparative
  • most optimisticsuperlative

1. having a hopeful view because you expect future events or plans to turn out well

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having a hopeful view because you expect future events or plans to turn out well

例句

Nina felt optimistic about her father's recovery after the doctor's call.

optimistic about + noun

Local shop owners are optimistic that the summer market will grow.

optimistic that-clause

同義詞
  • hopeful

    can show desire for a good result without as much certainty

  • positive

    is broader and can describe attitude or language, not only future results

  • confident

    usually sounds firmer and often comes from evidence or ability

  • upbeat

    is more informal and often describes cheerful mood or tone

反義詞
  • pessimistic

    is the direct opposite and expects bad results

  • doubtful

    focuses on uncertainty rather than hopeful expectation

  • gloomy

    suggests a dark emotional tone as well as low expectations

文法句型

optimistic about something

optimistic that something will happen

feel optimistic

sound optimistic

remain optimistic

用法筆記

Common after be, feel, seem, sound, stay, or remain. Use about before a noun or -ing form, and use a that-clause when you want to state the expected result more fully.

常見錯誤

❌I am optimistic for passing the test.
✅I am optimistic about passing the test.' / 'I am optimistic that I will pass the test.
💡use about before a noun or -ing form, and that before a full clause.
❌She is full of optimism about the interview, so she sounds very optimism.
✅She is full of optimism about the interview, so she sounds very optimistic.
💡optimism is the noun; optimistic is the adjective.