See Also: Pangloss(dictionary)

Pangloss (iou)



Pangloss noun. M19.
[The philosopher and tutor in Voltaire's Candide (1759).]
A person who is optimistic regardless of the circumstances.
Pan'glossian adjective & noun (of, pertaining to, or characteristic of) a Pangloss M19.
Panglossism noun an unrealistically optimistic attitude or saying M20.