Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cloud-cuckoo-land

noun

/ˈklaʊd ˌkʌk.uː ˈlænd/

Definition

A fanciful or unrealistic place, often used to describe a state of idealism that is detached from reality.

Examples

After presenting his overly ambitious plan, many in the room concluded he was living in cloud-cuckoo-land.
Her ideas about a world without conflict seemed like something out of cloud-cuckoo-land.

Meaning

The term refers to a whimsical or absurd situation where someone has unrealistic or overly optimistic beliefs, often disconnected from practical considerations.