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