optimistically
The word “optimistically” has 6 syllables: op-ti-mis-ti-cal-ly
It's pronounced as /ˌɑptəˈmɪstɪkli/
What is synonym and antonym for optimistically?
In the thesaurus, “optimistically” has 41 synonyms and 31 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for optimistically along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for optimistically
- amicably
- amusedly
- blissfully
- blithely
- blithesomely
- breezily
- brightly
- bullishly
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- confidently
- elatedly
- euphorically
- expectantly
- exuberantly
- friendlily
- friendly
- gaily
- giddily
- gigglingly
- gladly
- gladsomely
- good-humoredly
- good-naturedly
- happily
- heartily
- hopefully
- jocosely
- jocularly
- jovially
- joyfully
- joyously
- laughingly
- lightheartedly
- merrily
- mirthfully
- positively
- rapturously
- sanguinely
- smilingly
- sunnily
Antonyms for optimistically
- abjectly
- blackly
- bleakly
- cheerlessly
- darkly
- dejectedly
- despondently
- disconsolately
- dismally
- dispiritedly
- dolefully
- dolorously
- dourly
- drearily
- forlornly
- gloomily
- glumly
- heavily
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- morosely
- mournfully
- pessimistically
- plaintively
- sorrowfully
- sourly
- sternly
- sulkily
- sullenly
- unhappily
- wretchedly
Meanings of optimistically
- adverb
- In an optimistic manner.
Example Sentences
- She optimistically applied for the scholarship despite the competition.
- They optimistically predicted the project would finish ahead of schedule.
- He spoke optimistically about the company’s future.
- The team optimistically set ambitious goals for the year.
- Even after several setbacks, she smiled optimistically.
On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to optimistically, such as: abjectly, amicably, amusedly, blackly, bleakly, blissfully, blithely.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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