Dictionary    Maps    Thesaurus    Translate    Advanced >   


Tip: Click a synonym from the results below to see its synonyms.
No results could be found matching the exact term quixotism in the thesaurus.
Did you mean:
quixotic 
Dictionary Results for quixotism:
1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
quixotism
    n 1: quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior [syn: knight
         errantry, quixotism]
2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Quixotism \Quix"ot*ism\ (kw[i^]ks"[o^]t*[i^]z'm), n.
   That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd
   undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly
   romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the
   exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry. See quixotic.
   [1913 Webster]
Common Misspellings >
Most Popular Searches: Define Misanthrope, Define Pulchritudinous, Define Happy, Define Veracity, Define Cornucopia, Define Almuerzo, Define Atresic, Define URL, Definitions Of Words, Definition Of Get Up, Definition Of Quid Pro Quo, Definition Of Irreconcilable Differences, Definition Of Word, Synonyms of Repetitive, Synonym Dictionary, Synonym Antonyms. See our main index and map index for more details.

©2011-2024 ZebraWords.com - Define Yourself - The Search for Meanings and Meaning Means I Mean. All content subject to terms and conditions as set out here. Contact Us, peruse our Privacy Policy