optimist

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see also: Optimist

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈɑptɪmɪst/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈɒptɪmɪst/

Noun

optimist (plural optimists)

1. a person who expects a favourable outcome
2. a believer in optimism

Antonyms

• pessimist

Related terms

• optimism

Translations

• French: optimiste
• German: Optimist, Optimistin
• Portuguese: otimista
• Russian: оптими́ст
• Spanish: optimista

Translations

• French: optimiste
• German: Optimist, Optimistin
• Portuguese: otimista
• Russian: оптими́ст

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Optimist

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Noun

optimist (plural optimists)

1. (nautical) A small centre-board sailing dinghy designed to train and introduce young children into sailing.

   Synonyms: Oppy

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