Meaning of idealistic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌaɪdi(ə)ˈlɪstɪk/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   idealistic

   Definitions

   1. of high moral or intellectual value

   Examples

   • « elevated in nature or style »
   • « an exalted ideal »
   • « argue in terms of high-flown ideals- Oliver Franks »
   • « a noble and lofty concept »

   Synonyms

   • noble

2. Qualitative Adjective

   idealistic

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas