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Pollyannaish

adjective

variants also Pollyannish
Definition of Pollyannaishnext
as in optimistic

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  1. optimistic
  2. hopeful
  3. sentimental
  4. rosy
Adjective
  • And while the PitchBook offers a broadly bullish outlook for Kalshi, that calculation is based on a reading of the legal tea leaves that some may view as optimistic.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Despite mixed reviews, Dodge remains optimistic about the Charger’s potential to disrupt the market.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • The effort’s proponents are hopeful the legislation can become law by the end of the year.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Krux may be about the end of times, but these were dark times to begin with, and the film leaves us hopeful that some of the villagers will find their way back to the light.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of hopeful
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  • For Sombr, being a part of these celebrations—a decade after his passing—was sentimental and special.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Display sentimental items like letters, china, or trinkets creatively, using them in daily life.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • The result is a feedback loop where leadership sets aggressive targets, teams present a rosier picture than reality supports and leadership then makes the next round of decisions on inflated data.
    — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The glam featured a soft, smoky eye, a neutral lip and rosy blush, while her hair was styled by Manny’s Mane in loose curls that elegantly framed her face.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of rosy
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