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optimistic

English translation: upbeat

22:38 Nov 9, 2016
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
English term or phrase: optimistic
I need an adjective to describe a boy who has been changed into a mouse and says this : " I know what they´ve done, Grandmamma, and I know what I am, but the funny thing is that I don´t honestly feel especially bad about it. I don´t even feel angry. In fact, I feel rather good."
I need to describe this aspect of his personality. I´d say he´s optimistic or maybe positive, Is there any other word that describes him best?
Patsy Florit
Local time: 09:57
Selected answer:upbeat
Explanation:
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Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 08:57
Grading comment
This is the most suitable in this case, thanks.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
3 +4upbeat
Darius Saczuk
4 +2contented
AllegroTrans
4 +1really happy
Rachel Fell


Discussion entries: 3





  

Answers


1 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
upbeat


Explanation:
One option

Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 08:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 124
Grading comment
This is the most suitable in this case, thanks.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tina Vonhof (X): Good option.
3 hrs
  -> Thank you, Tina.
agree  Yasutomo Kanazawa
13 hrs
  -> Thank you, Yasutomo.
agree  MarinaM
14 hrs
  -> Gracias, Marina.
agree  acetran
1 day 18 hrs
  -> Thank you, Acetran.
neutral  writeaway: good synonym but is the little boy upbeat about being changed into a mouse? He feels good (about it). Upbeat doesn't really work here
3 days 10 hrs
  -> Hi, writeway, As I see it, the asker needs a term that describes his peronality in general and not his state of mind in this particular situation. If this is not the case, I would opt for "cheerful" or "content" probably.
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21 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
contented


Explanation:
another option

AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:57
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 52

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway: also works in the context. seems context doesn't really matter though
2 days 16 hrs
  -> thanks
agree  Rachel Fell
3 days 4 hrs
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3 days 2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
really happy


Explanation:
I feel really happy, i.e. I have a very optimistic outlook

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Note added at 3 days2 hrs (2016-11-13 01:08:53 GMT)
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or pretty cheerful, quite positive

Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway: about being changed into a mouse? yes. this fits the actual context regarding a little boy's feelings. /pleased, content also come to mind
8 hrs
  -> Thank you writeaway - as so often, it takes a native understanding, for register and the rest...
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