QUIXOTICAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

quixotical

adjective

as in romantic

having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality a quixotical attempt to bring live theater to a generation hooked on video games

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The couple, who went Instagram official last month, shared a series of snaps from their romantic vacation together.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
The romantic silhouette, especially in that shade of purple, was eye-catching, certainly a standout fashion moment on the red carpet that night.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

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The scene happened to be the first clip that Valencia had translated and dubbed a decade ago, when his quixotic project had begun.

— Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
But what seemed over that time span to look like a quixotic effort has lately gained a new foothold in Democratic politics.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of quixotic

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Garrel plays Matteo, an idealistic bookstore owner in Rome who falls for the very married actress Greta (Jasmine Trinca).

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
But, in the idealistic Harry, Sybylla finally meets a man who can see an unconventional woman as a partner to commend and enjoy, rather than to tame or endure.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

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