1. An increasing sense of hopefulness and confidence about future outcomes or circumstances
Rising optimism in the stock market has encouraged investors to increase their portfolios.
O otimismo crescente no mercado de ações encorajou os investidores a aumentarem seus portfólios.
2. A progressive improvement in sentiment or mood regarding economic, political, or social conditions
There is rising optimism about economic recovery following the positive quarterly results.
Há otimismo crescente sobre a recuperação econômica após os resultados trimestrais positivos.