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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

quixotical

/kwɪksətɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does quixotical mean?

adjective

Excessively idealistic or romantic in a way considered unrealistic or impractical. Characterized by a tendency to be extravagantly chivalrous or romantic in one's ideas or actions.

Example

"The young artist's quixotical vision for the mural was both beautiful and impractical."

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