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