Pollyannaish

adjective

variants also Pollyannish
Definition of Pollyannaishnext
as in optimistic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Pollyannaish
  1. optimistic
  2. hopeful
  3. sentimental
  4. rosy
Adjective
  • And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • The emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Travel and Learning, while the dynamic Sun in your sign aligns your sense of self with hopeful perspective.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, her family remained hopeful, awaiting a life-altering kidney transplant.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of hopeful
Adjective
  • At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
    — Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The Freakier Friday star also reflected on turning 40 in a sentimental Instagram post.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Gomez wore her brunette hair in a chic updo and glowed with rosy blush and a smokey eye.
    — Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • He got rocked in his first start of the season against the Mets, but settled in nicely after that and everything seemed rosy.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of rosy
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