Etymology
Origin of quixotism
Example Sentences
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If I am," she replied in her rapid-fire but often imprecise English, "I would not indulge in such quixotism.
From Time Magazine Archive
I felt therefore an obligation to let his humanity work itself out,—which gave comfort and encouragement to my quixotism.
From A Romantic Young Lady by Grant, Robert
The materialism of this age must pass away, as has passed the quixotism of the crusades.
From The Growth of Thought As Affecting the Progress of Society by Withington, William
It was Barbara’s part, therefore, to play the game in such a way that a bit of quixotism would be the most foolish thing of which Rash would be suspected.
From The Dust Flower by Kline, Hibberd V. B. (Hibberd Van Buren)
He opened his lips once more to launch nervous English against this quixotism, but Strong interposed.
From A Good Samaritan by Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman
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