bovary

/boʊˈvɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a young woman, who is excessively concerned with romantic and idealized notions of love and relationships, often to the point of being impractical or unrealistic.

“She was a classic case of a Bovarism, always chasing after unrealistic expectations in love.”

Synonyms

  • dreamer
  • romantic

Antonyms

  • pragmatist
  • realist