Quixotian 

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Characteristic of or resembling the literary works of Don Quixote; extravagantly idealistic, visionary, or impractical.

Etymology: The term "Quixotian" is derived from "Don Quixote," the titular character of the novel "Don Quixote" written by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes. Don Quixote is known for his chivalrous and often impractical adventures, driven by his lofty ideals and an almost delusional sense of reality. The character's name has become synonymous with extravagant idealism, which is captured in the adjective "Quixotian." The suffix "-ian" is added to "Quixote" to create an adjective form, indicating that something is reminiscent of or related to the character's qualities and adventures.

Coined by Professor Justin Ho Guo Shun

Sarah's quixotian belief in the power of love to conquer all obstacles often led her to pursue grand romantic gestures that left others bewildered.

Quixotian by Justin Ho Guo Shun August 27, 2023

quixoticelixer 

A Red Hot Chili Peppers b-side off the Californication CD, relating to depression, love, being under the influence, but genereally... being quixotic.
Some people spell "quixotic elixer", and others spell "quixoticelixir", and last but not least "quixotic elixir"...all wrong.
It changes from mellow to upbeat and couldn't be more amazing.

Smell you with your going to hell expression
Quixoticelixer might
But it will probably not fix your bite

quixoticelixer by Laurakkkkkk October 27, 2007

quixotic

1. Named after the classic litereary character Don Quixote, it means to pursue ideals without any thought to practicality.

2. The mood in livejournal's mood theme list that no-one knows what the hell it means. Especially not those that make mood theme icons.

Current Mood: Quixotic

quixotic by Yak Boy September 9, 2004

quixotic

Unrealistic in the pursuit of ideals.

"She was walking around quixotically, without a thought of where she was going."

quixotic by Jenn February 6, 2003

Quixotica

A state of euphoric dilusion caused by the pursuit of lofty ideals. Specifically pertaining to the confusion related to the courting of the opposite sex.

Trevor ignored the world while in a trance of Quixotica, evoked by the date with Christine.

Quixotica by Trevor Van Essen June 10, 2004

quixoticism 

Noun: quixotic spirit or tendency towards romantisizing things; unattainable idealism

Lost in his quixoticism, he lived a life of unchecked idealism, dreaming dreams far too unreal and far too out of reach.

quixoticism by Matt Schwab April 4, 2007

quixotic

Taken from the title character in Cervantes' "Don Quixote." a. tending to take a romanticized view of life. b. tending to act on whims or impulses

Don't be so quixotic. You're going to get hurt one of these days.

quixotic by Calire Ilars April 5, 2005