idealistic

• Qualifie une personne ou une idée fondée sur des principes élevés ou des standards parfaits, souvent irréalistes.

Describes a person or idea that is based on high principles or perfect standards, often unrealistic.

1. Philosophical idealismC1formal

   Relating to the philosophical doctrine that ideas or mental perceptions are the fundamental reality, and that material objects exist only as constructs of the mind.

   Idéalisme philosophique

   • His idealistic approach to metaphysics argues that consciousness shapes the world.
   • The philosopher's idealistic framework denies the existence of an objective material reality.
   • She wrote a dissertation on the idealistic traditions of German philosophy.

   Synonymesidealistplatonic

2. High moral or intellectual standardB2formal

   Characterized by noble goals, elevated principles, or a tendency to aspire to perfection, often in moral or intellectual matters.

   Idéaliste (au sens noble)

   • Her idealistic vision of social justice inspired many followers.
   • He is known for his idealistic pursuit of truth and beauty.
   • The young politician's idealistic speeches impressed the voters.

   Synonymeselevatedhigh-mindedloftynobleprincipledutopianvisionary

   Antonymescynicalpracticalpragmaticrealisticworldly