quixotic

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/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ English

Definitions

adjective

Possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.
Impulsive.
Like Don Quixote; romantic to extravagance; absurdly chivalric; apt to be deluded.

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Synonyms

romantic wild-eyed impractical quixotean quixotish don quixotic don quixotesque chivalresque questlike chimerical quichelike charlatanical herolike crusaderlike quaillike quichey

Associated

naive reliability quest unsuccessful bid struggle nomination effort bush attempt campaign perhaps

Rhymes

erotic chaotic exotic despotic neurotic semiotic psychotic narcotic hypnotic aquatic

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