Definition of OPTIMIST

optimist

Meanings

Plural: optimists

Noun

  • a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
  • A person who expects a favourable outcome.
  • A believer in optimism.

Origin / Etymology

From French optimiste, from Latin optimus (“best”) + -ist.

Antonyms

pessimist

Scrabble Score: 12

optimist is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
optimist is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
optimist is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

optimist is a valid Words With Friends word