Definition of Optimest

Definition of Optimest

Op"ti*mist (?), n. [Cf. F. optimiste.]

1. (Metaph.) One who holds the opinion that all events are ordered for the best.

2. One who looks on the bright side of things, or takes hopeful views; -- opposed to pessimist.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

OPTIMIST, n. A proponent of the doctrine that black is white.
A pessimist applied to God for relief.
"Ah, you wish me to restore your hope and cheerfulness," said God.
"No," replied the petitioner, "I wish you to create something that
would justify them."
"The world is all created," said God, "but you have overlooked
something -- the mortality of the optimist."

- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue

a person who expects a favourable outcome
a believer in optimism
small centre-board sailing dinghy designed to train and introduce young children into sailing

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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