optimisti

Optimisti is a term used in several European languages to refer to people who are optimistic. In Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Slovene, optimisti is the nominative plural of the noun optimist; the singular form is optimist. The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe individuals who maintain hope and confidence about future events.

Etymology and usage: The word optimist, and its plural optimisti, derives from the broader European lineage of the term for a positive outlook, ultimately tracing back to Latin optimus meaning “best.” In South Slavic languages that use optimisti, the form reflects the language’s plural-marking patterns and typically marks masculine or gender-neutral groups in the nominative case. The specific pronunciation and exact grammatical variants can vary by language.

Other notes: Beyond ordinary speech, optimisti may appear as a proper noun in cultural or organizational contexts, such as the titles of works, bands, clubs, or publications, especially within communities that use optimisti as a self-identifier. Because usage can differ by country and context, the intended meaning is best inferred from surrounding text or local linguistic conventions.