Optimist

Optimist
Optimist Op"ti*mist, n. [Cf. F. optimiste.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Metaph.) One who holds the opinion that all events are ordered for the best. [1913 Webster]

2. One who looks on the bright side of things, or takes hopeful views; one who experiences optimism[2]; -- opposed to {pessimist}. [1913 Webster]


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