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View synonyms for Panglossian

Panglossian

[ pan-glos-ee-uhn, -glaw-see-, pang- ]

adjective

  1. characterized by or given to extreme optimism, especially in the face of unrelieved hardship or adversity.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Panglossian1

First recorded in 1825–35; after Pangloss, an optimistic character in Voltaire's Candide; compare Greek panglossía “garrulousness, wordiness” ( pan-, glosso-, -y 3 ); -ian
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Example Sentences

The Panglossian view of natural selection is an appealing idea to us as human beings, you argue, because brains have foresight.

I know this sounds panglossian, and others have made strong arguments against such a scenario.

This is simply a Panglossian idea, policy as wishful thinking.

When my master adopted the Panglossian view of the universe I used no arguments that might cloud his serenity.

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