Pollyanna

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑliˈænə/

Definitions of Pollyanna

noun a novel by Eleanor H. Porter about a young girl with a relentlessly positive outlook on life

Example Sentences

A1 Pollyanna always looks on the bright side of life.

A2 My friend is such a Pollyanna, she never lets anything get her down.

B1 Despite the challenges she faced, Pollyanna remained optimistic and hopeful.

B2 Pollyanna's positive attitude was infectious, spreading to everyone around her.

C1 Pollyanna's unwavering optimism was both admirable and inspiring.

C2 Even in the face of adversity, Pollyanna maintained her hopeful outlook on life.

Examples of Pollyanna in a Sentence

formal Despite facing many challenges, she maintained a Pollyanna attitude towards life.

informal She's such a Pollyanna, always seeing the bright side of things.

slang Don't be such a Pollyanna, life isn't always rainbows and butterflies.

figurative His Pollyanna outlook on life often led him to overlook the harsh realities.

Grammatical Forms of Pollyanna

• past tense: Pollyannaed
• plural: Pollyannas
• comparative: more Pollyanna
• superlative: most Pollyanna
• present tense: Pollyanna
• future tense: will Pollyanna
• perfect tense: have Pollyannaed
• continuous tense: is Pollyannaing
• singular: Pollyanna
• positive degree: Pollyanna
• infinitive: to Pollyanna
• gerund: Pollyannaing
• participle: Pollyannaed

Origin and Evolution of Pollyanna

First Known Use: 1913 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Pollyanna' originated from the 1913 novel 'Pollyanna' by Eleanor H. Porter.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a character in literature who always maintains an optimistic outlook, the term 'Pollyanna' has evolved to also refer to a person who is excessively cheerful or naive.