quixotic

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/
• (America) IPA: /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/, /kwɪɡˈzɑtɪk/, /kiːˈzɑtɪk/
• (rare) IPA: /kiˈɑtɪk/

Adjective

quixotic

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

Translations

• French: quichottesque
• German: quichottisch, lebensfremd
• Italian: donchisciottesco
• Portuguese: quixotesco
• Russian: донкихо́тский
• Spanish: quijotesco, aquijotado

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