Added 9 October 2026 optimistically /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪkli/ adverb Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about optimistically at Wordnik → Where our words come from → With optimism; in an optimistic manner. `We have a good chance of winning,' he exclaimed optimistically Related Words: overoptimisticallypessimisticallyhopinglyhopefullywishfullychipperlypollyannaishlyidealisticallyencouraginglypromisinglysunnilypositively Back to today's word