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
| Positive | optimistisch |
|---|---|
| Comparative | optimistischer |
| Superlative | optimistischsten |
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.
