quixotic
quixotic
Definition
quix·otic (kwik sät′ik)
adjective
- of or like Don Quixote
- extravagantly chivalrous or foolishly idealistic; visionary; impractical or impracticable
quix·ot′i·cally adverb
quixotic
Synonyms
quixotic
modif.
quixotic
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- attempt: Even more important, tho, is the love the author has for his characters and their sometimes quixotic attempts at self-definition.
- air: A quixotic air in the sportnever to the verge.
- world: To celebrate our debut we would like to invite you to experience the quixotic world of Molton Brown.
- journey: In it, he details his wild, quixotic journey from the hayfields of Montana to the sound stages of Hollywood.
Modifying Another Word
- rather: But to close options in advance is rather quixotic.
- wonderfully: And the idea that you can " halt climate change " is wonderfully quixotic.
quixotic Quotes
There is always something engagingly lunatic about Ralph, a Quixotic quality, although his windmills are ditches and his faithful nag a powerful motor-cycle.
