quix·ot·ic adj \kwik-ˈsä-tik\ Definition of QUIXOTIC 1 : foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals; especially : marked by rash lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action 2 : capricious , unpredictable — quix·ot·i·cal adjective — quix·ot·i·cal·ly adverb See quixotic defined for English-language learners » See quixotic defined for kids » Origin of QUIXOTIC Don Quixote First Known Use: 1718 Related to QUIXOTIC Synonyms: idealist , idealistic , quixotical , romantic , starry , starry-eyed , utopian , visionary Antonyms: clear-eyed , clear-sighted Use it in a sentence! “Watch as I start a juice fast when I write a part-time food blog!” she said quixotically one day. Her quixotic attitude toward life was beginning to wear on him. He was a more staid, button-wearing type person. I have found that this word can also be used to express surprise at someone’s suddenly changed behavior. My favorite example of this is in The Importance of Be...
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