"Pollyannish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Pollyannish [comparative], most Pollyannish [superlative]
Etymology: From Pollyanna + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Pollyanna|ish}} Pollyanna + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Pollyannish (comparative more Pollyannish, superlative most Pollyannish)
  1. (derogatory) irrepressibly or excessively optimistic; capable of seeing good in anyone Tags: derogatory Synonyms: Pollyanna-ish, Pollyannaish

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