is similar to
expecting a rise in prices
is similar to
pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic
is similar to
reflecting optimism
"a rosy future"; "looked at the world through rose-colored glasses"
is similar to
unrealistically or naively optimistic
"a starry-eyed reformer"; "starry-eyed idealism"
is similar to
confidently optimistic and cheerful
see also
having or manifesting hope
"a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets"; "found a hopeful way of attacking the problem"
see also
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
"a positive attitude"; "the reviews were all positive"; "a positive benefit"; "a positive demand"