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单词 idealistic
释义

idealistic

adjective

ide·​al·​is·​tic (ˌ)ī-ˌdē-(ə-)ˈli-stik How to pronounce idealistic (audio)
ˌī-dē-
: of or relating to idealists or idealism
idealistically
(ˌ)ī-ˌdē-(ə-)ˈli-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce idealistic (audio)
ˌī-dē-
adverb

Synonyms

  • idealist
  • quixotic
  • quixotical
  • romantic
  • starry
  • starry-eyed
  • utopian
  • visionary
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Example Sentences

idealistic pacifists who thought that tyranny could be toppled by rational argument and mutual understanding
Recent Examples on the Web At the same time, the idealistic Twitter employees tasked with fixing its flaws have been fleeing. Will Oremus, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 Of course, that idealistic picture was just a veneer even then. Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2022 But the phenomenon also reflects a workforce fed up with employers who have seemingly abandoned their once idealistic principles. Steven Levy, WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 Despite their aura of idealistic adventure, publishing executives have shown themselves to be fiercely risk-averse. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 But in recent years, reporters had been able to operate more or less freely, and a host of new online outlets had sprung up, staffed by a generation of idealistic young journalists. Kate Linthicum, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Aug. 2022 But in recent years, reporters had been able to operate more or less freely, and a host of new online outlets had sprung up, staffed by a generation of idealistic young journalists. Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2022 Sure, the Halloween 3 version 2.0 flick only cost around $20 million while Nope cost $69 million, but money is money, and at worst Nope will end up being an idealistic theatrical loss leader. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Gentle Venus harmonizes with idealistic Neptune, promoting sensitivity and compassion. Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

idealistic

adjective

as in romantic
having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality idealistic pacifists who thought that tyranny could be toppled by rational argument and mutual understanding

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • romantic
  • idealist
  • impractical
  • utopian
  • quixotic
  • optimistic
  • ideological
  • starry-eyed
  • visionary
  • hopeful
  • quixotical
  • ideologic
  • unrealistic
  • starry
  • zealous
  • sentimental
  • crusading
  • messianic
  • moony
  • Pollyannish
  • rosy
  • tender-minded
  • upbeat
  • moonstruck
  • Pollyannaish
  • doctrinaire
  • dewy-eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pragmatic
  • hardheaded
  • unsentimental
  • realistic
  • pragmatical
  • practical
  • clear-sighted
  • tough-minded
  • clear-eyed
  • hard-nosed
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