pollyanna

Pol·ly·an·na

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-an-uh]
- /ˌpɒl iˈæn ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pol-ee-an-uh]
- /ˌpɒl iˈæn ə/

Definitions of pollyanna word

noun pollyanna an excessively or blindly optimistic person. 1
adjective pollyanna (often lowercase). Also, Pollyannaish. unreasonably or illogically optimistic: some pollyanna notions about world peace. 1
proper noun pollyanna children's book character 1
adjective pollyanna optimistic and naive 1
noun pollyanna a person who is constantly or excessively optimistic 0
noun pollyanna an excessively or persistently optimistic person 0

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pollyanna popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for pollyanna

noun pollyanna

hoper — the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
hopers — the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
optimist — an optimistic person.

All 3 Synonyms of pollyanna