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.
Op`ti*mis"tic (?), a. 1. (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to optimism;
tending, or conforming, to the opinion that all events are ordered for
the best.