adj

idealistic

adj

Driven by high ideals or an image of perfection rather than by practical concerns.

"His idealistic plan for world peace ignored basic economics."

"She had idealistic notions about marriage that reality quickly tested."

How to Use Idealistic

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In plain EnglishDescribes a plan, person, or belief shaped by an ideal vision rather than what is realistically achievable.

Common pairings

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more idealistic comparative, most idealistic superlative

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His _____ plan for world peace ignored basic economics.

From idealist + -ic.

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