Meaning of idealistic in English

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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
Qualitative Adjective
idealistic
Definitions
1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas

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