quixotic

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quixotic

(adjective)

Meaning

idealistic but impractical

Example

"His quixotic plans for world peace often left his friends perplexed."

Synonyms

dreamyromantic

Antonyms

practicalrealistic

More about this word

Word origin
From 'Don Quixote', a novel by Cervantes.
Related word forms
  • noun: quixotism
  • adverb: quixotically

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