quixotic

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/kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/

adjective
Romantically idealistic

quixotic in a sentence

  • “His quixotic ideas made him an unlikely candidate for office.”
  • “They had quixotic dreams about the future.”
  • “Her quixotic quest for love brought unexpected adventures.”

What does “quixotic” mean?

quixotic (adjective) means romantically idealistic. It is pronounced /kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "quixotic" mean?
quixotic (adjective) means: Romantically idealistic
How do you pronounce "quixotic"?
"quixotic" is pronounced /kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "quixotic" in a sentence?
Here is "quixotic" used in a sentence: His quixotic ideas made him an unlikely candidate for office.

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