Pangloss
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of Pangloss
C19: after Dr Pangloss , a character in Voltaire's Candide (1759)
Example Sentences
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Both of you should have the good humor and acceptance to acknowledge you are never going to turn into Dr. Pangloss, nor would you want to.
From Slate ● Jan. 24, 2021
Candide's philosopher companion Pangloss offers an analysis of their odyssey, and Candide responds, "All that is very well, but we must cultivate our gardens."
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2020
Named after Dr. Pangloss, the eternal optimist in Voltaire’s “Candide,” the tasting room’s knowledgeable servers tailor wine selections to patrons’ preferences.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2019
Anyone this side of Dr. Pangloss in his best of all possible worlds can start down this dismal path.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 8, 2018
Miss Pangloss was one of those brisk, efficient, middle-aged career-women who had no fuss or frills about her.
From A Spaceship Named McGuire by Randall Garrett
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