Word of the Day -- Optimism

op·ti·mism

ˈäptəˌmizəm/

noun

1. 1.

   hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

   "the talks had been amicable, and there were grounds for optimism"

   synonyms:

   hopefulness, hope, confidence, buoyancy,cheer, cheerfulness, good cheer, sanguineness,positiveness, positive attitude "I wish I had your optimism"
2. 2.

   PHILOSOPHY

   the doctrine, especially as set forth by Leibniz, that this world is the best of all possible worlds.