quixotic meaning

Definition of quixotic

1. not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
   • as quixotic as a restoration of medieval knighthood
   • a romantic disregard for money
   • a wild-eyed dream of a world state

   Synonyms: romantic, wild-eyed

   Similar: impractical

quixotic in a sentence

• It may have been a quixotic quest, but surprisingly enough, it was successful.
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How to pronounce quixotic

quixotic is pronounced /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with quixotic

• neurotic
• chaotic
• erotic
• exotic
• idiotic
• somatic
• patriotic
• psychotic
• antibiotic
• unpatriotic
• aquatic
• robotic
• despotic
• hypnotic
• narcotic
• semiotic
• quadratic
• symbiotic
• astronautic