Word meaning
quixotic
adjective · kwik-SOT-ik
What does quixotic mean?
Quixotic means extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
Quixotic in a sentence
“His quixotic plan was to plant a forest in the desert by himself.”
Synonyms for quixotic
- idealistic
- impractical
- romantic
Where does quixotic come from?
From Don Quixote, the dreamy hero of Cervantes's novel.
How to remember quixotic
- Say it out loud a few times: kwik-SOT-ik.
- Write one sentence of your own using quixotic, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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