optimistically

/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪkli/ (ame, ipa)

optimistically — adverb

1. showing hope that a situation, plan, or future result will turn out well

1.副詞C1
釋義

showing hope that a situation, plan, or future result will turn out well

例句

After the first two interviews, Gabriela spoke optimistically about joining the hospital team.

spoke optimistically about + noun phrase

Baraka looked optimistically at the dark clouds and unpacked the picnic plates.

looked optimistically at a worrying situation

同義詞
  • hopefully

    often stresses wishing for a good result, sometimes with less certainty

  • confidently

    suggests firmer certainty based on evidence, skill, or control

  • positively

    is broader and can describe tone or attitude, not only future expectations

反義詞
  • pessimistically

    expects a bad result instead of a good one

  • doubtfully

    focuses on uncertainty rather than hopeful expectation

  • gloomily

    adds a dark emotional tone as well as low expectations

文法句型

speak optimistically about something

look optimistically at a situation

wait optimistically for good news

用法筆記

Often used with verbs for speaking, waiting, looking, or reacting when someone expects a better result than the current situation suggests.

常見錯誤

❌The coach spoke optimisticly before the final.
✅The coach spoke optimistically before the final.
💡The adverb is spelled with -ally, not just -ly.
❌The team talked optimistic after the first goal.
✅The team talked optimistically after the first goal.
💡Use the adverb form after a verb to describe how someone speaks.