English Explanatory Dictionary

Panglossian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Naively or unreasonably optimistic.
  2. Of or relating to the view that this is the best of all possible worlds.

Pronunciation

/pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɔsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Panglossian.wav

Word forms

Panglossian more Panglossian most Panglossian

Etymology

From Dr. Pangloss, a character in Voltaire's Candide, + -ian.

Synonyms

Pollyannaish

Derived words

Panglossianism
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