Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quixotic
Adjective
/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/
Definition
Exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Examples
- His quixotic dreams of becoming a hero often led him into trouble.
- She embarked on a quixotic quest for a perfect world.
- The politician’s quixotic promises appealed to the idealists in the crowd.
Meaning
The term describes a person or an idea that is romantic in a way that is not grounded in reality, often to the point of being foolish.
Synonyms
- idealistic
- impractical
- romantic
- utopian
