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quixotism

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  1. 1. n. That form of 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior Source: wordnet
  3. 3. That form of 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. Source: webster
  4. 4. That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurdundertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic idealof duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote inknight-errantry. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior Source: ecdict

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