kumbaya

[koom-bahy-yah, koom-]

noun

1. (often used ironically) a belief in peace, harmony, goodwill, or naive idealism.

adjective

1. (often used ironically) characterized by or expressing a belief in peace, harmony, goodwill, or naive idealism.

interjection

1. (used to express or suggest peace, harmony, goodwill, or naive idealism, often ironically.)

Example Sentences

It wasn’t exactly joining hands with Galaxy supporters and singing “Kumbaya.”

From Los Angeles Times

Then came his limp kumbaya on Truth Social, in which he asked what was “going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals,’ ” defended Bondi, accused that Democrats “created the Epstein Files,” dismissed the infighting, and insisted that Patel stick to relitigating the 2020 election.

From Slate

Despite the kumbaya vibes, Santa Monica High was hardly a post-racial utopia.

From Los Angeles Times

Braxton: It’s really hard to root for a kumbaya moment with these three.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was my sister’s spring break and just thought about getting the whole family together for a big kumbaya and joining our families with a ring,” he said before letting loose with the biggest smile.

From Los Angeles Times