adjective
- believing that the world can be made better by human effort; optimistic about the possibility of improvement
Usage: philosophical; formal
Examples
- Her melioristic philosophy drove her to volunteer at local charities.
- The politician’s melioristic vision inspired voters to believe in change.
- Despite setbacks, he maintained a melioristic outlook on social reform.
- The organization’s melioristic approach focused on gradual improvement.
- Many educators hold melioristic beliefs about their students’ potential.
- The author’s melioristic themes emphasized human agency and progress.