idealistic

Dictionary: i·de·al·is·tic (ī-dē'ə-lĭs'tĭk) pronunciation

adj.
Of, relating to, or having the nature of an idealist or idealism.

idealistically i'de·al·is'ti·cal·ly adv.

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adjective

Showing a tendency to envision things in perfect but unrealistic form: utopian, visionary. See hope/despair, real/imaginary.
Not compatible with reality: quixotic, romantic, starry-eyed, unrealistic, utopian, visionary. See hope/despair, real/imaginary.

Antonyms: idealistic

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Definition: utopian
Antonyms: cynical, defeatist, realistic

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The adjective has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
Synonym: ideal
Pertains to noun: idealism (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: represented in the abstract rather than as they really are
Synonym: ideal

Meaning #3: of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Synonyms: exalted, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, noble-minded

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