idealistic

adjective

ide·​al·​is·​tic (ˌ)ī-ˌdē-(ə-)ˈli-stik How to pronounce idealistic (audio)
ˌī-dē-
: of or relating to idealists or idealism
idealistically adverb

Examples of idealistic in a Sentence

idealistic pacifists who thought that tyranny could be toppled by rational argument and mutual understanding
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All this may sound idealistic, but so far it’s been great. Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 May 2025 Lula insists on pacifism in an idealistic way that is unusual among world leaders. Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 8 May 2025 Due to this idealistic energy, people will help each other. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 May 2025 While intuitive insights are available, there is a risk of becoming too idealistic or detached from reality. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for idealistic

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of idealistic was in 1824

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“Idealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idealistic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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