Definition and Synonyms for Optimism

Definition of Optimism

1. The optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well Noun
2. A general disposition to expect the best in all things Noun

Semanticaly linked words with "optimism"

Hyponims for word "optimism"

Lexical Analysis for "optimism"

optimistic
Adjective
derivation
2
1. expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
2. expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
pessimism
Noun
antonym
2
1. a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things
2. the feeling that things will turn out badly
optimist
Noun
derivation
2
1. a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
2. a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
optimistic
Adjective Satellite
derivation
2
1. expecting the best
2. expecting the best

Words Rhyme with optimism

Etymology for optimism

etymologically related optimal
etymologically related optimist
etymologically related optimize
etymologically related optimum
etymologically related option
is derived from optimisms
is derived from optimist