Panglossian (adj)
pan-glos-ee-an
Characterized by or given to extreme optimism, especially in the face of hardship or adversity.
First recorded in 1825–35; after Pangloss, an optimistic character in Voltaire’s Candide; compare Greek panglossía “garrulousness, wordiness”
Example sentences
“I can usually be described as panglossian, but even I am finding it difficult to stay optimistic right now.”
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