5
high(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, certain)
5
idealistic(adjective, person, bright, happy, perfect)
5
joyful(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, lively)
5
lighthearted(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, optimistic)
5
lucky(adjective, good, happy, sympathetic, healthy)
5
minor
5
of good cheer(expression, adjective, idiom, feelings, emotions)
5
petitioner(noun, job, seek, competitor, runner)
5
pleasant(adjective, bright, happy, promising, auspicious)
5
satisfied(adjective, certain, sure, self-assured, assured)
5
sure(adjective, strong, certain, definite, self-assured)
4
Panglossian(adjective, feelings, emotions, optimistic)
4
anticipant(adjective, expectant)
4
blithesome
4
content(adjective, optimistic, expectant)
4
dark horse(expression, idiom, job, government, competitor)
4
expecting(adjective, certain, eager, sure, assured)
4
fond(adjective, cheerful, desirous, optimistic)
4
forward-looking(adjective, advance, view, success, optimistic)
4
glad(adjective, pleasant, bright, happy, lively)
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