optimistic Meaning & Definition
What Does Optimistic Mean?
Optimistic is an adjective that means Expecting the best in all possible ways. It can also mean Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.
Optimistic in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ |
| Synonyms | sanguine, positive and cheerful |
| Antonyms | pessimistic |
| Comparative / superlative | more optimistic, most optimistic |
Optimistic Definition (Adjective)
- Expecting the best in all possible ways.
in an optimistic mood
- Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.
optimistic concurrency
Synonyms of Optimistic
Optimistic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Optimistic
Optimistic in a Sentence
in an optimistic mood
optimistic plans
took an optimistic view
optimistic concurrency
optimistic locking
Word Forms & Grammar
optimistic (comparative more optimistic, superlative most optimistic)
Words That Rhyme With Optimistic
Origin of Optimistic
From optimist + -ic.
Questions People Ask About Optimistic
What part of speech is optimistic?
Optimistic is an adjective.
What is another word for optimistic?
You can replace optimistic with words such as sanguine, positive and cheerful. See the full list of optimistic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of optimistic?
The opposite of optimistic is pessimistic.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of optimistic?
The comparative form is more optimistic and the superlative form is most optimistic.