Panglossian

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

/ pænˈglɒs i ən, -ˈglɔ si-, pæŋ- /

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adjective

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

Origin of Panglossian

1825–35; after Pangloss, an optimistic character in Voltaire's Candide; compare Greek panglossía garrulousness, wordiness (see pan-, glosso-, -y³); see -ian

Words nearby Panglossian

pangender, pangenesis, Pan-Germanism, Pang-fou, Pangloss, Panglossian, pangola grass, pangolin, Pango Pango, pangram, pan gravy

Example sentences from the Web for Panglossian

The Panglossian view of natural selection is an appealing idea to us as human beings, you argue, because brains have foresight.
Rediscovering Richard Dawkins: An Interview|J.P. O’Malley|September 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This is simply a Panglossian idea, policy as wishful thinking.
Why Washington Won't Prevent Another Meltdown|Jeff Madrick|October 28, 2009|DAILY BEAST
When my master adopted the Panglossian view of the universe I used no arguments that might cloud his serenity.
The Belovd Vagabond|William J. Locke

单词	panglossian
释义	Panglossian [ pan-glos-ee-uhn, -glaw-see-, pang- ] / pænˈglɒs i ən, -ˈglɔ si-, pæŋ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR Panglossian ON THESAURUS.COM adjective characterized by or given to extreme optimism, especially in the face of unrelieved hardship or adversity. Origin of Panglossian 1825–35; after Pangloss, an optimistic character in Voltaire's Candide; compare Greek panglossía garrulousness, wordiness (see pan-, glosso-, -y³); see -ian Words nearby Panglossian pangender, pangenesis, Pan-Germanism, Pang-fou, Pangloss, Panglossian, pangola grass, pangolin, Pango Pango, pangram, pan gravy Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Panglossian The Panglossian view of natural selection is an appealing idea to us as human beings, you argue, because brains have foresight. Rediscovering Richard Dawkins: An Interview\|J.P. O’Malley\|September 23, 2013\|DAILY BEAST This is simply a Panglossian idea, policy as wishful thinking. Why Washington Won't Prevent Another Meltdown\|Jeff Madrick\|October 28, 2009\|DAILY BEAST When my master adopted the Panglossian view of the universe I used no arguments that might cloud his serenity. The Belovd Vagabond\|William J. Locke
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