Synonyms

idealistic

American

[ahy-dee-uh-lis-tik, ahy-dee-uh-] / aɪˌdi əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌaɪ di ə- /

Also idealistical

adjective

of or relating to idealism or idealists.

Other Word Forms

anti-idealistic adjective
anti-idealistically adverb
hyperidealistic adjective
hyperidealistically adverb
idealistically adverb
nonidealistic adjective
nonidealistically adverb
overidealistic adjective
quasi-idealistic adjective
quasi-idealistically adverb
unidealistic adjective
unidealistically adverb

Etymology

Origin of idealistic

First recorded in 1820–30; idealist + -ic

Example Sentences

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While others rant idealistically, Hackett keeps steering everything back to what will play with the affiliates and what the network can sell.

From Los Angeles Times

They are idealistic and impatient, fluent in slogans and sarcasm, and astutely aware that the system they are training to enter may have no particular use for them.

From BBC

Edgar Snow, born in Kansas City, was an idealistic reporter handpicked by the Communist leadership, in Mr. Dikötter’s words, “after careful vetting.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"But we don't live in this idealistic world where everyone is logical. The passion of football fans is what makes the game great."

From BBC

Some now see this as a poor decision, which tarnished their reputation among more idealistic followers.

From BBC

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