Pronunciation: /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/

Definitions of quixotic

noun a person who is idealistic in an impractical way

Example Sentences

A1 The child's quixotic dreams of becoming a superhero were adorable.

A2 She had a quixotic belief that she could change the world with her art.

B1 His quixotic pursuit of true love led him on many adventures.

B2 The politician's quixotic campaign promises were met with skepticism.

C1 Despite the odds, she remained quixotic in her pursuit of social justice.

C2 The artist's quixotic vision for the future inspired many to think beyond the status quo.

adjective exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

Example Sentences

A1 She had a quixotic dream of becoming a famous singer.

A2 His quixotic belief in love at first sight often led to disappointment.

B1 The politician's quixotic proposal to eliminate all taxes was met with skepticism.

B2 Her quixotic quest to find the fountain of youth took her on a journey around the world.

C1 The scientist's quixotic theory challenged the established laws of physics.

C2 Despite the odds, he pursued his quixotic vision of a world without poverty.

Examples of quixotic in a Sentence

formal The politician's quixotic proposal to eliminate all taxes was met with skepticism by economists.

informal I know it's quixotic, but I still believe I can win the lottery one day.

slang His plan to become a famous actor overnight is just plain quixotic.

figurative Her quixotic quest for the perfect relationship led her on a wild journey of self-discovery.

Grammatical Forms of quixotic

past tense

quixotically

plural

quixotics

comparative

more quixotic

superlative

most quixotic

present tense

is quixotic

future tense

will be quixotic

perfect tense

has been quixotic

continuous tense

is being quixotic

singular

quixotic

positive degree

quixotic

infinitive

to be quixotic

gerund

quixotically

participle

quixotically

Origin and Evolution of quixotic

First Known Use: 1605 year
Language of Origin: Spanish
Story behind the word: The word 'quixotic' originates from the character Don Quixote in the novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes. Don Quixote is known for his idealistic and impractical pursuits, leading to the term 'quixotic' being associated with unrealistic or impractical ideas.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quixotic' has come to be used more broadly to describe any idealistic or romantic notions that are not practical or realistic. It has evolved from being specifically tied to the character of Don Quixote to a more general term for unrealistic pursuits.