Delulu
- “what does delulu mean”
- “the word for being unrealistically hopeful about someone”
- “delulu is the solulu meaning”
- “gen z word for delusional”
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DeluluvsOptimism
The short answer
Optimism expects a good outcome and can still read the evidence. Delulu assumes an outcome the evidence doesn't support — and, in its modern self-aware use, knows it and proceeds anyway.
Side by side
| Aspect | Delulu | Optimism |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence | Ignored | Weighed |
| Self-aware? | Usually, now | Yes |
| Tone | Playful, absurd | Sincere |
| Started as | An insult | A virtue |
Which one you meant
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