Optimistic Crossword Clue

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Optimistic Crossword Answer

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HOPEFUL

(7 letters)

ROSY

(4 letters)

ROSEATE

(7 letters)

SUNNY

(5 letters)

SANGUINE

(8 letters)

POSITIVE

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
2. an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)
(adjective)
1. pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

Hint 2: Clue Definition

OPTIMISTIC (adjective)
1. expecting the best
2. expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HOPEFUL
(7 letters)
ROSY
(4 letters)
ROSEATE
(7 letters)
SUNNY
(5 letters)
SANGUINE
(8 letters)
POSITIVE
(8 letters)

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