Quixotry
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What Does Quixotry Mean?
- 唐吉诃德主义
- 追求不切实际的理想
- 理想主义
Quixotry Pronunciation
/ˈkwɪk.sə.tri/
Quixotry Definition
noun
Definition
extravagantly chivalrous or romantic ideals or aspirations; impulsive or impractical behavior.
In ZH
奢侈的骑士精神或浪漫理想；冲动或不切实际的行为。
How to Use Quixotry in a Sentence
- His quixotry led him to embark on impossible quests.
- She often acted out of a sense of quixotry, dreaming of saving the world.
- The character's quixotry made him both admirable and foolish.
- In an age of realism, quixotry seems out of place.
- People admired her quixotry, even if they thought it misguided.
Cultural Notes
The term derives from the character Don Quixote in Miguel de Cervantes' novel, who is famous for his chivalrous but impractical ideals.