IDEALISTIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does idealistic mean? • IDEALISTIC (adjective)
The adjective IDEALISTIC has 2 senses:
1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
2. of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Familiarity information: IDEALISTIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• IDEALISTIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
idealistic; ideal
Pertainym:
idealism ((philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality)
Meaning:
Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Synonyms:
exalted; noble-minded; lofty; high-minded; idealistic; high-flown; rarefied; rarified; sublime; grand
Context examples:
an exalted ideal / argue in terms of high-flown ideals / a noble and lofty concept / a grand purpose
Similar:
noble (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character)
| Learn English with... Proverbs of the week | |
"Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while." (English proverb)
"Pity without help does little good" (Breton proverb)
"I'm up to it and to any great thing." (Arabic proverb)
"No money, no Swiss." (Dutch proverb)
Page delivered in 0.1635 seconds
|
