Optimistlikult

Optimistlikult is the Estonian adverb meaning “in an optimistic manner” or “optimistically.” It describes how an action is performed or the stance someone takes, and is typically used to modify verbs or verb phrases.

Etymology and formation: The adverb is derived from the adjective optimistlik (optimistic), which itself comes from optimist (optimist) and ultimately from Latin optimus “best.” The adverb optimistlikult is formed by adding the adverbial suffix -ult to optimistlik, producing a form that conveys manner.

Usage: Optimistlikult expresses a positive, hopeful tone and is common in everyday speech as well as in media and literature. Examples: Ta naeratas optimistlikult. Ta suhtus olukorda optimistlikult. In some contexts it carries a nuance that is closer to hopeful attitude rather than certainty, and may be complemented by other adverbs such as positiivselt depending on the emphasis.

See also: optimistlik (adj), optimist (noun). Related notions include positivity (positiivsus) and positively (positiivselt), which share a semantic field but offer different nuances of meaning or grammatical function.