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Idealist — meaning in English

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English meaning

idealist noun Someone who holds onto high principles or a vision of how things ought to be, sometimes at the expense of practicality.
visionary adj Showing unusual foresight or imaginative insight about the future.

Senses

Idealist is used for these senses in English:

visionary An impractical dreamer.

visionary — full definition

adj Showing unusual foresight or imaginative insight about the future.
noun A person with original, forward-looking ideas.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Idealistin visionär unwirklich hellseherisch seherisch ideal Visionär Visionärin Fantast Fantastin Schwärmer Schwärmerin