idealism

1. (noun) impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
Related Words: impracticality, knight errantry, quixotism, romanticism

2. (noun) the doctrine that ideas are the only reality
Related Words: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

3. (noun) elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
Synonyms: high-mindedness, noble-mindedness
Related Words: grandeur, magnanimousness, nobility



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