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How do you spell Optimistic?

Correct spelling

optimistic

OPTIMIST + IC. Think: optimum.

Why is optimistic spelled this way?

From Latin optimus, meaning best. An optimistic person expects the best possible outcome. The IST + IC combination is a double suffix from Greek.

Common misspellings of optimistic

optimistikoptomisticoptimistcoptamistic

Example

She remained optimistic.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell optimistic?+
The correct spelling is "optimistic". OPTIMIST + IC. Think: optimum.
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