idealist
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noun \-(ə-)list\Definition of IDEALIST
1
a : an adherent of a philosophical theory of idealism b : an artist or author who advocates or practices idealism in art or writing
2
: one guided by ideals; especially : one that places ideals before practical considerations
Examples of IDEALIST
- <an idealist sees the best in everyone, regardless of how they behave>
First Known Use of IDEALIST
1701
Related to IDEALIST
- Synonyms
- Don Quixote, dreamer, fantast, idealizer, ideologue (also idealogue), romantic, romanticist, utopian, visionary
- Antonyms
- hardnose, pragmatist, realist
Other Literature Terms
2idealist
adjectiveDefinition of IDEALIST
Examples of IDEALIST
- <an idealist attempt to make a go of a mom-and-pop hardware store on Main Street>
First Known Use of IDEALIST
1875
Related to IDEALIST
- Synonyms
- idealistic, quixotic, quixotical, romantic, starry, starry-eyed, utopian, visionary
- Antonyms
- clear-eyed, clear-sighted
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