Panglossian

adjective

Definition of Panglossiannext
as in optimistic

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Recent Examples of Panglossian But this avatar, thankfully, doesn’t possess a Panglossian outlook on the future’s promises. — Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025 The Panglossian financial projections will be accompanied by tectonic socioeconomic and psychological change. — Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 The real Leibniz almost always refrained from spelling out Panglossian excuses for particular evils. — Anthony Gottlieb, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Panglossian
  1. optimistic
  2. rosy
  3. hopeful
  4. upbeat
  5. rose-colored
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  • Democrats’ hopes rise in Texas Democrats are feeling newly optimistic about Texas, even in deep-red seats.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Still, Andersen is only cautiously optimistic about the future.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • After application, its translucent color develops into a rosy tint, unique to every person.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • These are just a few examples, but this type of rosy forecasting is widespread.
    — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of rosy
Adjective
  • The two women are themselves influencers who previously accused former gubernatorial hopeful Tom Steyer and, earlier this week, Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman of similar infractions.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Hager is hopeful many of his members will follow that endorsement.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of hopeful
Adjective
  • Across Europe, where the Paramount chief David Ellison has spent time courting support for his vision of building a Hollywood colossus, the mood is surprisingly upbeat.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Beneath its upbeat production, the lyrics offer a clever reminder that accountability is rarely one-sided.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of upbeat
Adjective
  • Light poured down the long hallway, dimpled and rose-colored, the dust from the carpet rising and falling.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025
  • The more rose-colored put a soft focus on Vacationland nostalgia—a lobster roll for lunch at McLoons on Sprucehead Island, an art director's fantasy of coastal quaint.
    — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Definition of rose-colored

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“Panglossian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Panglossian. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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