Basic Details
Word: Optimistic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Hopeful and confident about the future; expecting good things to happen.
Synonyms: Positive, hopeful, cheerful
Antonyms: Pessimistic, negative, gloomy
Idioms and Phrases
- Look on the bright side: Try to see the positive side of a situation. Example: "Even though she lost the game, she decided to look on the bright side and focus on improving her skills."
- The glass is half full: This phrase expresses an optimistic viewpoint. Example: "He always believes that the glass is half full, even when things get tough."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Despite the challenges ahead, she remained optimistic about her chances of success.
Example 2: His optimistic attitude inspired everyone around him to stay positive during tough times.
Example 3: The team was optimistic that they would win the championship after their impressive performance.
Fun Fact
The word "optimistic" comes from the Latin word "optimum," meaning "best." It has been used in English since the early 18th century to describe a positive outlook.
Famous Quote
"Keep your face always toward the sunshineand shadows will fall behind you." Walt Whitman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "optimistic" mean?
a) Feeling sad
b) Hopeful and confident about the future
c) Worried about tomorrow
d) Angry
Answer: b) Hopeful and confident about the future
2. Which of these is a synonym of "optimistic"?
a) Pessimistic
b) Negative
c) Cheerful
d) Gloomy
Answer: c) Cheerful
3. What is the antonym of "optimistic"?
a) Happy
b) Confident
c) Pessimistic
d) Hopeful
Answer: c) Pessimistic
4. Which sentence uses "optimistic" correctly?
a) She was optimistic about her chance of winning the race.
b) He was optimistic that it would rain every day.
c) They felt optimistic when they saw the dark clouds.
d) The optimistic lion danced in the forest.
Answer: a) She was optimistic about her chance of winning the race.
5. Which idiom means being optimistic?
a) Look on the bright side
b) Burn the midnight oil
c) A blessing in disguise
d) Piece of cake
Answer: a) Look on the bright side
