hopepunk

[ hohp-puhngk ]

noun

1. a subgenre of speculative fiction and art that shows optimism, gentleness, kindness, and collaboration to be effective weapons in the fight to create a better future. Compare grimdark.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hopepunk¹

First recorded in 2010–15; hope ( def ) + -punk ( def )

Example Sentences

Your work has been described as “hopepunk.”

From Seattle Times

I didn’t choose hopepunk for my work, but I like it and I give a thumbs-up to anybody who would like to use it.

From Seattle Times

But if you can’t wait for this buoyant new podcast, I have good news: we are already awash in hopepunk, whether you knew it or not.

From The Guardian

All the Queer Eye men are hopepunk figureheads.

From The Guardian

The BBC has announced that it has invested £150,000 in a podcast series that will attempt to cash in on the trend for “hopepunk”.

From The Guardian