List 1 Definitions
definition:
A person regarded as being foolishly or blindly optimistic
Pollyannaish
synonyms: sharp and forthright
acerbic
synonyms: regretful, yearning, mournful, reflective
wistful
“Speaking of having it all -- when are you two starting a family? You’d make such beautiful babies and be fantastic parents. RYAN Trust me, Tamron, it’s on the agenda. Ryan smiles at Stewart. He winks back. It’s adorable.”
Pollyannaish
Fight Belle: DELILAH (slowly stands) “What happened?”
MIRABELLE “You mean you don't remember? He left you. The one wearing the tuxedo.”
DELILAH “Thanks, Momma. That helps.”
SAMUEL “I think Delilah could do without the snide remarks right now.”
MIRABELLE “What do you know about it? Do you know what went into putting on this wedding day?!”
Acerbic
synonym: intellectual
cerebral
displaying a passionate intensity
fervent
definition: triumphantly happy.
exultant
Girls Trip: “RYAN Now, I’ve got some obligations, but this weekend is all about the Flossy Posse re-connection. That’s (MORE) Official White 6-15-16 23. what a girls trip is all about: staying up late, drinking and making memories that we can laugh about the rest of our lives. SASHA/LISA/DINA Yolo!/Amen/Might kill somebody. RYAN (did she hear correctly?) And gossip! I want to catch up on everything you three haven’t been sharing on the phone. No secrets.”
serene
As Good As It Gets:
“MELVIN
Hope you find him. I love that
dog.
Simon, terminally non-confrontational, still finds
himself compelled to turn back toward Melvin.
SIMON
(directly)
You don't love anything, Mr.
Udall.
Simon closes his door leaving Melvin alone in the
hallway.
MELVIN
I love throwing your dog down the
garbage chute.”
Pompous: vain, proud, egotistic, conceited
Mean Girls: Cady: “My hairline is so weird. My pores are huge. nail beds suck.I have really bad breath in the morning.” Cady is obsessed with how she looks.
Misanthropic
definition: exaggerated affection.
Fawning
synonyms: evil, ominous, frightening, and disturbing
sinister
definition: feel irritated or resentful.
piqued
Da Vinci’s Demons: “A mixture of tobacco and black hellebore. The flower is mildly poisonous and is rumored to induce visions and summon demons.”
cerebral
Ouija: “She sits there alone on the floor, glancing over to the wide open bedroom door as it comes to a rest against the wall. As if someone just left the room. The night wind creaks outside... Debbie gathers up the Ouija board and planchette and moves quickly to her closet. She opens the double doors, about to put the board away when -- -- there’s a noise. SCRAPE. Debbie glances over her shoulder. The room is still empty. She turns back. Reaching to place the Ouija up on a shelf as behind her -- -- there’s MOVEMENT in a mirror. Unseen by Debbie, because she’s still reaching up to put the board away. The wooden planchette slips and falls, landing at Debbie’s feet. She picks it up when suddenly -- -- BAM! A loud sound in her room. Debbie spins to see that her bedside table lamp has fallen... now slowly rolling on the floor. Debbie stands there totally still. Staring. Her panicked eyes scan the room. All we hear is her BREATHING and the WIND outside. She turns slightly... and a SHADOW falls across her face. We don’t see what she sees -- but someone’s standing right there. Debbie stares. Absolutely terrified. Her lips tremble, about to say something when -- -- she’s PUSHED HARD into her closet! It’s a blur. She falls back into her hanging clothes. Getting twisted up in a plastic dry cleaning bag. VERY CLOSE on Debbie -- and right before she can scream, a clear plastic dry cleaning bag suddenly PRESSES TIGHT AGAINST HER FACE! A split second shock and we instantly go --”
Sinister
synonyms: calm, peaceful, relaxed
Serene
synonyms: self-important, arrogant, vain, haughty
pompous
definition: impossible to subdue or defeat
indomitable
Mean Girls“See, this is the color I want.
-This is Damian.He's almost too gay to function.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice wig, Janis.
- What's it made of?
- Your mom's chest hair!
- I'm Janis.”
Insolent
Scorn: “John slowly approaches the figure lying in bed: surrounded by machinery, accompanied by the soft sounds of technology. He removes the wilted daisies from the vase, tosses them in the trash, and replaces them with fresh ones. He pulls over a chair, reaches out, and takes Norma’s hand: she is comatose, her breathing synthetic... so many machines... so many wires, tubes, and monitors. We never see her face: just her silhouette. He holds her hand for a long moment in heavy silence.Behind him, the DOCTOR -of a similar age to John- enters, placing a hand on John’s shoulder. John lowers his head, and nods. With a bit of effort, he stands, staring down at her for a long moment, never once releasing his grip, and leans over to kiss her on the forehead. JOHN ...it had to be you... (a long beat, then) ...be seein’ ya’... A beat... and John nods. The doctor turns off the machine; lights dim, the room settles into silence, and Norma’s body grows still.”
detached
synonyms: rude, impolite, disrespectful
Insolent
definition: feel distressed or humiliated
chagrined
definition: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
callous
Girls Trip: “Ryan gives Lisa and Dina big hugs. RYAN I’m so happy to see you two!! SASHA (O.S.) Hey ladies! They all turn to see Sasha roll up, expensive outfit. The picture of confidence and success. Sasha hugs Lisa and Dina, full of love and excitement. SASHA I’ve missed you guys!”
Mirthful
Frozen: ELSA
May I talk to you, please. Alone.
Anna sees Hans's worried face. Hooks arms with him.
ANNA
No. Whatever you have to say, you-
you can say to both of us.
ELSA
Fine. You can't marry a man you
just met.
ANNA
You can if it's true love.
ELSA
Anna, what do you know about true
love?
ANNA
More than you. All you know is how
to shut people out.
ELSA
You asked for my blessing, but my
answer is no. Now, excuse me.
Fervent