Being positive all the time. Recovers from anger or sadness very quickly or doesn't feel bad emotions at all. Usually very high spirited or loves to smile, you'll know 'em when you see them.
by AcetheSpade November 13, 2007
by billydbones August 18, 2012
someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, its more like a cha-cha.
That guy is an optimist!
by jbkr March 23, 2014
One who usually expects a favorable outcome.One who looks on the bright side of things, or takes hopeful views
by Jordan July 12, 2003
An optimist is Some person who comes home finds thier back door broken into and thinks a surprise partys been arranged for them
"optimist"e.g if i step on to this train track a train wont run me over because im such a darn nice person
by sir tommay November 1, 2006
Descriptive Noun. First part of a four-part sequence which explains all types of individuals.
An OPTIMIST is a person who doesn't have all the facts.
A PESSIMIST is an optimist who does have all the facts.
A CYNIC is a pessimist who has seen the facts in action.
A PARANOID is a cynic who has FINALLY realized that the facts are after him.
An OPTIMIST is a person who doesn't have all the facts.
A PESSIMIST is an optimist who does have all the facts.
A CYNIC is a pessimist who has seen the facts in action.
A PARANOID is a cynic who has FINALLY realized that the facts are after him.
Johnny the Optimist says, "Gosh, I'm sure that the Congress will make laws for the benefit of the public rather than those wealthy enough to buy a congressman or senator and slap a bar code on their back! After all, this is a Democracy." (Exits, stage right, humming "America The Beautiful, badly off key.)
by seeker6079 October 26, 2005
The idea that everything is best, and all things happen for a greater purpose. In other words, a waste of time.
Oh, look, there's an optimist on the street thinking he will one day be able to walk and live like a normal person when he's a paraplegic with no arms, legs, and the speech ability of Helen Keller.
by SecHuMusicGod January 27, 2015
