Always expecting the best, panglossian, and pollyannaish are all synonyms for optimistic. Pessimistic, negative, gloomy, and ominous are these antonyms of optimistic. And here are another 23 synonyms for optimistic.
Optimistic Synonyms
- Panglossian
- Pollyannaish
- Always expecting the best
- Auspicious
- Bright
- Bullish
- Buoyant
- Cheerful
- Cheery
- Confident
- Encouraging
- Favourable
- Full of hope
- Hopeful
- Of good cheer
- Positive
- Promising
- Reassuring
- Rosy
- Sanguine
- Upbeat
- Propitious