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quixotic

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 action2: capricious, unpredictable

synonyms see imaginary

— quix·ot·i·cal

Listen to the pronunciation of quixotical

\-ti-kəl\ adjective

— quix·ot·i·cal·ly

Listen to the pronunciation of quixotically

\-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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