Which preposition to use with optimistic

about Occurrences 5%

And should anybody doubt the efficiency of German control in Turkey, and be disposed to be optimistic about the imminence of Turkey's detachment, he might do well to ponder that story.

of Occurrences 3%

I doubt, however, if even the most ardent and optimistic of capitalists would care to speculate deeply upon the stability of any government capital might organize, which rested on the fundamental principle that the American people must be ruled by an army.

in Occurrences 2%

Optimistic in his ventures, he was not naturally a fool.

as Occurrences 2%

But, unless we suppose their judgment to be subject to a prevailing bias in one direction, i.e. to be unduly optimistic as a general rule, we should expect, and in any case they must expect, profits above the ordinary in a risky industry.

than Occurrences 2%

The picture had been bought by the eccentric and notorious landlord of the Elk Hotel, down by the river, on a Sunday afternoon when he wasnot drunk, but more optimistic than the state of English society warrants.

by Occurrences 1%

He was a man of great vitality, optimistic by nature, and particularly popular with young people.

with Occurrences 1%

He was optimistic with regard to the future, falling into the common error of gifted young artists that, because of their artistic success, financial success must of necessity follow.

for Occurrences 1%

At the next opportunity Clerambault whispered to Gillot that he ought to be optimistic for two, and cheer Moreau up; and thus each found help in the need of helping the other, according to the great principle of life: "Give, and it shall be given unto you.

Which preposition to use with  optimistic