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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024quix•ot•ic /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/USA pronunciation adj. - foolishly romantic or impractical in pursuit of one's ideals:a quixotic attempt to save the world single-handedly.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024quix•ot•ic (kwik sot′ik),USA pronunciation adj. - (sometimes cap.) resembling or befitting Don Quixote.
- extravagantly chivalrous or romantic;
visionary, impractical, or impracticable. - impulsive and often rashly unpredictable.
Also, quix•ot′i•cal. - (Don) Quixote + -ic 1805–15
quix•ot′i•cal•ly, adv. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fanciful, fantastic, imaginary.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged realistic, practical.
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