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1idealist
noun ide·al·ist \-(ə-)list\
Definition of IDEALIST
1
a : an adherent of a philosophical theory of idealism b : an artist or author who advocates or practices idealism in art or writing
2
: one guided by ideals; especially : one that places ideals before practical considerations
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First Known Use of IDEALIST
1701
Related to IDEALIST
- Synonyms
- Don Quixote, dreamer, fantast, idealizer, ideologue (also idealogue), romantic, romanticist, utopian, visionary
- Antonyms
- hardnose, pragmatist, realist
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2idealist
adjective
Definition of IDEALIST
First Known Use of IDEALIST
1875
Related to IDEALIST
- Synonyms
- idealistic, quixotic, quixotical, romantic, starry, starry-eyed, utopian, visionary
- Antonyms
- clear-eyed, clear-sighted
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