Associations to the word «Idealistic»

Wiktionary

IDEALISTIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism.

Dictionary definition

IDEALISTIC, adjective. Of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas.
IDEALISTIC, adjective. Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; "an exalted ideal"; "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks; "a noble and lofty concept"; "a grand purpose".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke