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Πολυάννα — meaning in English

Polyanna

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English meaning

  • Pollyanna noun Someone who stays relentlessly upbeat and optimistic, even when the situation gives them every reason not to be.

Senses

Πολυάννα is used for these senses in English:

  • Pollyanna One who is persistently cheerful and optimistic, even when given cause not to be so.

Pollyanna — full definition

  1. noun Someone who stays relentlessly upbeat and optimistic, even when the situation gives them every reason not to be.
  2. noun A gift exchange (often called Secret Santa) where each participant draws a name and buys a present for that person.
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