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sunshine and rainbows

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Happy, positive things, sometimes with a connotation of unrealistic expectations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal, plural, plural-only

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rainbows and unicorns, rainbows and butterflies, sunshine and kittens, sunshine and lollipops, sunshine and roses, sweetness and light, beatitude, bliss, delectation, delight, ecstasy, euphoria, lust, nirvana, pleasure, rapture, ravishment, transport

Antonyms: doom and gloom

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