Panglossian

pan-GLAW-see-ən (/pænˈɡlɔːsiən/)

blindly or overly optimistic.

“Our Jack Russell, Ted, is nearly 14, but we’re still Panglossian enough to think he’ll make it to 30.”

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to restate or summarise; to go over the main points again.

reasoning that tests truth by holding opposing ideas in tension.

seeing meaningful patterns (often faces) in vague or random data.

a dispute about words; a battle of wording rather than substance.

strong contrast between light and dark in art; the use of light and shadow.

oversimplifying something complex.