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View synonyms for Panglossian
Panglossian
[ pan-glos-ee-uhn, -glaw-see-, pang- ]
adjective
- 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
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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.
From The Daily Beast
I know this sounds panglossian, and others have made strong arguments against such a scenario.
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This is simply a Panglossian idea, policy as wishful thinking.
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When my master adopted the Panglossian view of the universe I used no arguments that might cloud his serenity.
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