A form of idealism and delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry.

plural of quixotism

Resembling or characteristic of the Spanish chivalric hero Don Quixote; possessed with or resulting from the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.

(rare) A quixotic person or sentiment.

In a quixotic manner.

Someone resembling Don Quixote; someone who is chivalrous but unrealistic; an idealist.

quixotic

plural of Quixote

To behave in a quixotic manner

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of quixotize