Definitions

1. adjective

excessively idealistic or romantic in an unrealistic or impractical way, typically as a result of being overly sensitive or impractical

“The young artist’s quixotic vision of creating a utopian community through his paintings was met with skepticism by the art critics.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is excessively idealistic or romantic in an unrealistic or impractical way

“The quixotic dreamer spent all his savings on a wild scheme to travel the world.”

3. adverb

in a quixotic manner

“She lived quixotically, always chasing her dreams without thinking about the consequences.”