Definition of "optimistic"
Kid-friendly meaning of optimistic, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "optimistic" mean?
optimistic (adjective) — thinking that good things will happen.
Example sentences using "optimistic"
Grade K–2
She is optimistic.
Grade 3–5
He stayed optimistic about the game even when his team was losing in the third quarter.
Grade 6–8
Optimistic people aren't ignoring reality but choosing to focus on what could go right, and decades of research suggest that habit alone improves long-term health and resilience.
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