disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

reflecting optimism

an optimistic plan.

of or pertaining to optimism.

adjective

dejected , depressed , doubtful , gloomy , hopeless , pessimistic , sorrowful

adjective

assured , bright , buoyant , cheerful , cheering , confident , encouraged , expectant , happy , high , hopeful , hoping , idealistic , keeping the faith , merry , on cloud nine * , on top of world , positive , promising , ray of sunshine , rose-colored , rosy , sanguine , sunny * , trusting , upbeat , utopiannotes:hopeful means having or inspiring hope; optimistic means expecting the best , panglossian , roseate , enthusiastic , eupeptic , euphoric , heartening , pollyannaish , sunny