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Was Optimistic Crossword Clue

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noun

• a specific instance of feeling hopeful

• United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)

• the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

• grounds for feeling hopeful about the future

• someone (or something) on which expectations are centered

• one of the three Christian virtues

verb

• expect and wish

• be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes

• intend with some possibility of fulfilment

28%6Optimistic
adjective

• (birds or insects) characterized by or tending to chirp

adjective satellite

• characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness

28%11Optimistic
adjective

• giving courage or confidence or hope

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

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New York Times13 Aug 1979 Down 4
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