panglossian

Pan·gloss·i·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-glos-ee-uh n, -glaw-see-, pang-]
- /pænˈglɒs i ən, -ˈglɔ si-, pæŋ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pan-glos-ee-uh n, -glaw-see-, pang-]
- /pænˈglɒs i ən, -ˈglɔ si-, pæŋ-/

Definitions of panglossian word

adjective panglossian characterized by or given to extreme optimism, especially in the face of unrelieved hardship or adversity. 1
adjective panglossian foolishly optimistic 0

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Origin of panglossian

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Panglossian

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panglossian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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