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optimism

The correct spelling is optimism.

How to pronounce optimism

/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/
noun

IPA: /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/

Say it like: Opt-imi-sm

The correct spelling is optimism. A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome For example: "I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine."

Usage Examples

I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
  2. 2.The doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
  3. 3.The belief that good will eventually triumph over evil

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