QUIXOTIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does quixotic mean? • QUIXOTIC (adjective)
The adjective QUIXOTIC has 1 sense:
1. not sensible about practical matters; unrealistic
Familiarity information: QUIXOTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• QUIXOTIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Not sensible about practical matters; unrealistic
Synonyms:
quixotic; wild-eyed; romantic
Context examples:
as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood / a romantic disregard for money / a wild-eyed dream of a world state
Similar:
impractical (not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters)
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