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Pollyanna

Pollyanna

1 8.0
The main girl in a famous children's novel who is always cheerful
  • proper noun
  • /ˌpɑːliˈænə/
  • Literature
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  • The character Pollyanna teaches us to find joy in every situation, no matter how difficult.

Examples

  • In the story, Pollyanna is known for her unwavering optimism, which inspires everyone around her.

  • Pollyanna Whittier, ma'am.

    Pollyanna (1960)

  • Would you please take Pollyanna home?

    Pollyanna (1960)

  • Oh, Pollyanna, will you please get into the car?

    Pollyanna (1960)

  • Pollyanna, I thought you could use this for your room.

    Pollyanna (1960)

  • I'm Pollyanna, the glad girl.

    Red Dust (1932)

  • Pollyanna, I think we should talk about you and your position in this community.

    Pollyanna (1960)

  • Oh, Pollyanna, you don't know my cousin Fred, do you?

    Pollyanna (1960)

  • This is Pollyanna Whittier, Miss Harrington's niece.

    Pollyanna (1960)

  • Many people refer to someone with an overly positive outlook on life as a true Pollyanna.

Antonyms

cynic
39 5.8

A person who thinks people act only to help themselves

Compounds

Pollyanna attitude
8.2

Being too positive and ignoring real problems

Surface Forms

Pollyanna main

Etymology

Pollyanna is the title character in a 1913 children's book by Eleanor H. Porter who was famous for always finding something to be happy about, a habit called the 'glad game'. That's why the character Pollyanna is remembered as someone who 'always sees the bright side'.