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idealistic

/aɪˌdiː.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
i · de · al · is · tic
Adverb:idealistically
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1

Characterized by a belief in or pursuit of noble, high-minded, or perfect ideals, often without regard to practical difficulties or realistic limitations.

Example

"The young graduates entered public service with an idealistic vision of reforming the entire education system."

2

Relating to the philosophical doctrine of idealism, which holds that reality is fundamentally mental, immaterial, or constructed by consciousness.

Example

"The professor contrasted the idealistic metaphysics of George Berkeley with eighteenth-century British empiricism."

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ideal
idealism
idealist
idealistic
idealistically
idealization
idealize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from 'idealist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'idealis' and Ancient Greek 'idea' (form or pattern, from 'idein', meaning 'to see').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Idealistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/idealistic
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