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Definition of quixote

quixote

/ˈkwɪk.sət/
quix · ote
Adverb:quixotically
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Plural:quixotes
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Adjective:quixotic
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quixote Lexical Profile

quixote Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An extravagantly chivalrous, romantic, or idealistic person who pursues lofty, impractical goals with little regard for realistic consequences.

Example

"Critics dismissed the young reformer as a well-meaning quixote tilting at political windmills."

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• Nearby Words

quitter
quiver
quivery
quixote
quiz
quizmaster
quizzer

Word Origin & Etymology

Eponymously derived from Don Quixote, the chivalrous, visionary hero of the early 17th-century Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes.

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