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optimistic(adjective, person, pleasant, bright, happy)
27
confident(adjective, strong, bright, solid, feelings)
26
promising(adjective, help, advance, view, feelings)
24
sanguine(noun, adjective, strong, pleasant, bright)
21
rosy(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, cheerful)
21
expectant(adjective, certain, eager, cheerful, sure)
20
encouraging(adjective, good, help, happy, feelings)
18
auspicious(adjective, happy, feelings, emotions, fortunate)
18
bright(adjective, good, pleasant, happy, feelings)
18
happy(adjective, good, pleasant, bright, sympathetic)
16
propitious(adjective, good, happy, feelings, full)
15
cheerful(adjective, bright, happy, feelings, lively)
15
desirous(adjective, keen, energetic, enthusiastic, determined)
15
reassuring(adjective, good, feelings, emotions, advantageous)
13
buoyant(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, feelings)
13
upbeat(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, feelings)
11
aspirant(noun, adjective, person, job, seek)
11
likely(adjective, help, advance, view, success)
10
favorable(adjective, good, happy, feelings, sympathetic)
10
positive(adjective, good, bright, happy, feelings)
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