quixotic
IPA: kwɪksˈɑtɪk
noun
- (rare) A quixotic person or sentiment.
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of the Spanish chivalric hero Don Quixote; possessed with or resulting from the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.
- Alternative letter-case form of quixotic [Resembling or characteristic of the Spanish chivalric hero Don Quixote; possessed with or resulting from the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.]
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Examples of "quixotic" in Sentences
- The effort does seem quixotic.
- However the effort does seem quixotic.
- This page is part of his quixotic battle.
- That would seem rather drastic and quixotic as well.
- We are not engaged in a quixotic fight for the rights of man.
- Figure is a notable example of America's quixotic abortion wars.
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