idealistic

adjective

ide·​al·​is·​tic (ˌ)ī-ˌdē-(ə-)ˈli-stik How to pronounce idealistic (audio)
ˌī-dē-
: of or relating to idealists or idealism
idealistically adverb

Examples of idealistic in a Sentence

idealistic pacifists who thought that tyranny could be toppled by rational argument and mutual understanding
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McCourt’s pitch tries to encompass not just his idealistic vision for the Internet but pragmatic capitalist arguments. Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025 Your celestial ruler, Venus, is shining an idealistic light on your social circles, long-term goals and dreams, but Jupiter retrograde in Gemini urges you to consider your financial stability and sense of self-worth. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025 Not seeing reality because of idealistic filters is a misstep that can lead to a brand's failure. Zain Jaffer, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 That film followed an idealistic 15-year old who accepted the opportunity to serve as the youth spokesman for a U.S. Senate candidate, only to be exploited in a fierce campaign of TV and radio ads, posters, interviews, and speaking engagements. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for idealistic 

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of idealistic was in 1824

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“Idealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idealistic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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