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: December 11, 2023
\kwik-SAH-tik\ adjective
What It Means
Quixotic describes people and ideas that are foolishly impractical, especially as they pursue or relate to the pursuit of ideals. A quixotic person is often known for lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action. Quixotic can also describe things that are unpredictable.
// Although they lived on opposite ends of the world, they shared quixotic dreams about the future.
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