Quixotism

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  • n. That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry.
  • n. Quixotry.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry. See quixotic.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Quixotic extravagance in notions, actions, or undertakings; pursuit of absurdly romantic enterprises; uncalled-for or useless chivalry or magnanimity.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    idealism   
    Cross Reference
    Don Quixote   
    Variant
    quixotic   
    Same Context
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