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Word of the Day · December 2, 2025
Quixotic
kwik-SOT-ik · adjective
 

Definition

  1. Impractically idealistic; romantic to a fault.
  2. Marked by rash lofty ideals and impulsive acts.
 

Pronunciation

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Origin & Etymology

From Don Quixote, Cervantes’ chivalry-obsessed hero.
 

Nuance

Noble but unrealistic; charmingly futile.
 

Usage

“Their quixotic quest to perfect the world never ceased.”
 

Fun Fact

Pronounced with a “kwik” start in most English dialects.
 

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