idealistic

adjective
UK: /ˌaɪ.dɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/
US: /ˌaɪ.diːəˈlɪs.tɪk/

  1. Believing in or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.

    1. He is idealistic and wants to help everyone he meets.
    2. Her idealistic views clashed with the practical realities of the political world.

  2. Characterized by idealism; based on or having high principles or goals.

    1. The idealistic young graduate wanted to change the world fast.
    2. The project was fueled by an idealistic vision of a better future for all citizens.

Synonyms

visionary optimistic utopian romantic
idealistic noun

  1. A person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations.

    1. He was seen as an idealistic, always hoping for the best.
    2. She remained an idealistic despite facing many setbacks in her career.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "idealistic" in English means: Believing in or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically., Characterized by idealism; based on or having high principles or goals..

The phonetic transcription of "idealistic" is /ˌaɪ.dɪəˈlɪs.tɪk/ in British English and /ˌaɪ.diːəˈlɪs.tɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "idealistic": visionary, optimistic, utopian, romantic.

Example usage of "idealistic": "He is idealistic and wants to help everyone he meets.". More examples on the page.