ADJECTIVE

optimistisch/ˌɔptiˈmɪstɪʃ/optimistic; upbeat; positive

optimistisch is a German adjective that means optimistic, upbeat, or positive. It is pronounced /ˌɔptiˈmɪstɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "optimistischer" and "optimistischsten".

Definitions

1.having or showing hopefulness and confidence about the future(attitude; psychology)

a.having a positive outlook

Sie ist trotz der schwierigen Situation sehr optimistisch geblieben.She remained very optimistic despite the difficult situation.

b.expecting a favorable outcome

Wir sind optimistisch, dass wir das Projekt rechtzeitig beenden werden.We are optimistic that we will finish the project on time.

Adjective Forms

Positiveoptimistisch
Comparativeoptimistischer
Superlativeoptimistischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "optimistisch" mean in English?
"optimistisch" means optimistic, upbeat, or positive. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "optimistisch"?
"optimistisch" is pronounced /ˌɔptiˈmɪstɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "optimistisch"?
The comparative of "optimistisch" is "optimistischer" and the superlative is "optimistischsten".
What part of speech is "optimistisch"?
"optimistisch" is a adjective in German.

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