Optimism and Wish

Optimism

Optimism noun - An inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome.

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Wish and optimism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wish" instead a noun "Optimism".

Wish noun - An expression of some desire or inclination.

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Optimism and wish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Optimism" instead a noun "Wish".

Nearby Words: wished, wishful, wishing, wishfully, wisher

pure	pure optimism	pure wish
similar	similar optimism	similar wish
normal	normal optimism	normal wish
initial	initial optimism	initial wish
Other adjectives: genuine, simple, strong, little, new, apparent, different, previous.

Her continuing optimism stems from her wish to honor his memory.

Source: Literature / False Memory

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