Learn a Word Daily — Quixotic
Your Word of the Day — Quixotic: definition, nuance, usage & audio.
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Word of the Day · December 2, 2025
Quixotic
kwik-SOT-ik · adjective
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Definition
- Impractically idealistic; romantic to a fault.
- Marked by rash lofty ideals and impulsive acts.
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Origin & Etymology
From Don Quixote, Cervantes’ chivalry-obsessed hero.
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Nuance
Noble but unrealistic; charmingly futile.
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Usage
“Their quixotic quest to perfect the world never ceased.”
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Fun Fact
Pronounced with a “kwik” start in most English dialects.
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