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sloptimistic en · ADJ

Etymology

Blend of slop + optimistic.

Meanings

1. (derogatory, slang) Engaging in, characteristic of, or related to sloptimism.
   • Not everyone is feeling so doom and gloom: Mr Wonderful, of America’s Shark Tank, is positively sloptimistic, insisting we are living through ‘a global renaissance’: ‘art, music, storytelling, filmmaking, and editing are thriving like never before', he tweeted. 'Why? Social media has made creativity the most valuable currency for businesses of all sizes. If you’re an artist, this is your moment.' 2026 January 1, Sammi Gale, “Cheese Puff Culture”, in Plinth:
   • In a cheery, sloptimistic vein Dr. Frank Crane, the Globe philosopher, declares that wealth creates art, and that we have more art in Kansas City and Pittsburgh than in Venice and Paris, or something like this. 1922 February 18, Cantus Firmus, “Point and Counterpoint”, in Musical America, number 17, page 29:
   • In its latest report Data is God, creative agency Morning describes consumers’ increasing openness to transparent AI experiments as a more “sloptimistic attitude”. 2025 December 4, Amy O'Brien, “Is AI's Uncanny Valley Fashion's Next Playing Field?”, in Vogue Business:

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