January 6, 2026  Panglossian [pan-glos-ee-uhn] adjective: extremely optimistic despite ongoing hardship or adversity | A Panglossian outlook finds the silver lining, even in the worst of situations. The word nods to a character from French literature who stays sunny in absurdly grim circumstances. Used today, Panglossian often highlights hope that borders on stubbornness. | Example: Despite the mounting evidence of failure, his Panglossian attitude prevented him from acknowledging the true severity of the situation. |
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