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quixotic

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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 action
2 : capricious, unpredictable

synonyms see imaginary

quix·ot·i·cal \-ti-kəl\ adjective

quix·ot·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb


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