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quixotically

/kwɪkˈsɒt.ɪ.kəl.i/

Traduction: Adverbe dérivé de l'adjectif 'quixotic', signifiant 'de manière extrêmement idéaliste, irréaliste ou peu pratique, souvent dans un esprit romantique ou chevaleresque'. Il s'emploie pour décrire des actions ou des aspirations nobles mais foolishly impraticables, inspirées du personnage de Don Quichotte.

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/kwɪkˈsɒt.ɪ.kəl.i/C2formalart
  • frAdverbe dérivé de l'adjectif 'quixotic', signifiant 'de manière extrêmement idéaliste, irréaliste ou peu pratique, souvent dans un esprit romantique ou chevaleresque'. Il s'emploie pour décrire des actions ou des aspirations nobles mais foolishly impraticables, inspirées du personnage de Don Quichotte.

An adverb derived from the adjective 'quixotic,' meaning 'in a manner that is exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical, often in a romantic or chivalrous way.' It is used to describe actions or pursuits that are noble but foolishly impractical, inspired by the character Don Quixote.

  1. Idealistically or impracticallyC2formal

    In a manner that is exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical, often in pursuit of noble but unattainable goals.

    frde manière chimérique

    • He quixotically attempted to reform the entire education system single-handedly.
    • She quixotically believed she could end world hunger with a single charity event.
    • They quixotically pursued a plan to build a utopian city in the desert.

    Synonymesfancifullyimpracticablyromanticallyunrealistically

    Antonymespracticallypragmaticallyrealistically

Formes
  • more quixotically comparative form
  • most quixotically superlative form
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