Words Of Optimism

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

• Hopefully, the new regulations will improve the efficiency of our operations.
• I'll hopefully be able to finish my homework before dinner.
• I'm crossing my fingers that the party is still happening, hopefully!
• As the storm clouds gathered, she held onto the hope that, hopefully, the sun would shine again soon.

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

• Despite facing many challenges, she maintained a Pollyanna attitude towards life.
• She's such a Pollyanna, always seeing the bright side of things.
• Don't be such a Pollyanna, life isn't always rainbows and butterflies.
• His Pollyanna outlook on life often led him to overlook the harsh realities.