Main Entry:

quix·ot·ic

Pronunciation:

\kwik-ˈsä-tik\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Don Quixote

Date:

1718

1: foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals ; especially : marked by rash lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action2: capricious, unpredictable

synonyms see imaginary

— quix·ot·i·cal \-ti-kəl\ adjective

— quix·ot·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb