POLLYANNAISH Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

Pollyannaish

adjective

variants also Pollyannish

Definition of Pollyannaish

as in optimistic

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Adjective

We’d been conditioned to be optimistic and trusting of leadership.

— Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
The optimistic interpretation is that Nolan’s visibility among directors has never been higher, and that his leadership role only strengthens his relationship with the very voters who determine the DGA winner.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

However, Zembower is still hopeful the new Salt Creek filters will make a meaningful dent.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Michigan Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul el Sayed indicated there was room in the Democratic Party for both pro and anti-Israel figures, aiming to shift attention elsewhere.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

Definition of hopeful

Adjective

Camilla also regularly wears pieces from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s collection, including brooches, tiaras and other sentimental pieces.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Kate also wore the bracelet to Wimbledon in early July and to a visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital—no doubt the most sentimental addition to her bracelet stack.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 July 2026

Definition of sentimental

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The tax, generally considered a barometer of the tourist industry’s health, has been on a 14-month tear, shattering all monthly revenue records and outpacing the rosiest of predictions by its closest followers.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Working with longtime makeup artist Ernesto Casillas, Z showcased a glowy, poreless base with super soft rosy blush diffused on her cheeks, finished with a natural, luminous highlight across her cheekbones like a dapple of sunlight.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026

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