All 8 Uses of
optimistic
in
The Mysterious Benedict Society
- Reynie decided not to look at Constance; his optimism had been spoiled enough.†
p. 189.9 *optimism = a tendency to expect and see the best in all things
- His optimism drained away, and he was suddenly angry with Jillson stupid, lecturesome Jillson!†
p. 214.4
- Reynie, Kate, and Sticky glanced at one another with cautious optimism.†
p. 218.5
- In fact, they were so heartened by their success that not even the morning's hidden-message broadcasts dimmed their optimism.†
p. 226.9
- Reynie felt an unexpected burst of optimism.†
p. 352.3
- "Well, optimism has never been his strong suit," said Kate.†
p. 362.9
- As Reynie composed a more optimistic letter to his former tutor — indeed, even as, in his mind, he wrote the words "and now our hopes really do lie with Kate" — Kate was feeling less and less optimistic herself.†
p. 371.0
- As Reynie composed a more optimistic letter to his former tutor — indeed, even as, in his mind, he wrote the words "and now our hopes really do lie with Kate" — Kate was feeling less and less optimistic herself.†
p. 371.3
Definition:
expecting the best; or focusing on the good part of things