idealistic

Also i·de·al·is·ti·cal

[ahy-dee-uh-lis-tik, ahy-dee-uh-]

adjective

1. of or relating to idealism or idealists.

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of idealistic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; idealist + -ic

Example Sentences

It’s revealed that his cynical nature stemmed from his days as an idealistic young pediatric surgeon whose patient was lost when an organ transplant intended for the child instead was given to another through favoritism.

From Salon

The Irish actor stars as an idealistic editor in chief of a Midwest newspaper that he’s trying to revive with the help of his ragtag staff.

From Los Angeles Times

The report set the idealistic agenda that drove American achievement in science and technology — and the prosperity that followed.

From Salon

While viewers quickly learn about Jones' character - a loving wife and mother who is idealistic about bettering the country - Delpy's character is more drawn out and our opinion of her changes throughout the show.

From BBC

It feels idealistic, naïve, even painful to think that way.

From Salon

Related Words

• idealized www.thesaurus.com
• optimistic 
• radical 
• romantic 
• utopian