idealistic
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7.4
- adjective
- /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/
- She is an idealistic dreamer, always imagining a world filled with peace and equality.
Examples
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I think that teenagers should definitely rule the world, because teenagers aren't corrupted by adult life yet, and they're idealistic, and they care.
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We are idealistic individuals who want to build a better world.
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Getting married is hard for idealistic people like you.
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- You are a proud, idealistic person...
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Well, that is very idealistic.
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You were thought of as young, idealistic.
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You're idealistic and I saw that in you.
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Events of the past week should not deter any of you who are idealistic young people from moving on, from moving up.
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My parents were two very idealistic, incredibly bright narcissists.
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For this reason and because she was such a gentle, kind and idealistic person, all of us tried to help her feel that she still had a home with the Kennedy family.
Synonyms
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6.7
Extremely beautiful or great in a way that makes people feel wonder
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5.1
Showing high moral ideas or aims that seem admirable and often not realistic
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3.7
Having high moral or intellectual aims
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7.7
Ideas or feelings that seem noble and inspiring
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6.8
Someone who has strong moral beliefs and high ideals
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6.7
High in moral, intellectual or artistic value
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6.6
A person who cares very strongly about what is right and fair
Antonyms
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6.5
Not trusting people to have good intentions and expecting them to act for themselves
How Idealistic
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Etymology
Idealistic comes from ideal, which comes from the old Greek idea meaning 'perfect form' or 'idea'. So when someone is idealistic they have high or 'perfect' ideas about how life should be and often aim for a better world, which is why the word describes hopeful, value-driven people.