idealistic

CEFRB2

/aɪˌdiəˈlɪstɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Following high principles and hoping for a perfect world.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism.

Examples

  • It may sound idealistic, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's unrealistic.

  • Tom is young and idealistic.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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In context

  • Tom isn't as idealistic as Mary.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The young artist held blank views about changing society through art.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

adjective

From idealist + -ic or ideal + -istic.