Optimistic Definition & Meaning

optimistic
adjective
  1. expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds; "in an optimistic mood"; "optimistic plans"; "took an optimistic view"
  2. expecting the best; "an affirmative outlook"

"Optimistic" in song lyrics

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  • "When I said every rapper sucks I was bein optimistic"
    John Cena f/ Tha Trademarc — We Didn't Want You to Know
  • "I know statistics don't create optimistic"
    The Cross Movement — Test It
  • "It's hard to be optimistic"
    Fashawn — The Ecology

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