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How to pronounce “quixotic”
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Pronunciation guide for quixotic
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of quixotic with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- A playful exploration of gender performance
C: Oh, that's rather quixotic of you,
- Definition summary
- 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.
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How to pronounce quixotic
A playful exploration of gender performance
C: Oh, that's rather quixotic of you,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “quixotic”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- 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.
- Overly optimistic and moralistic.
- Exceedingly idealistic.
- [Noun]
- (rare) A quixotic person or sentiment.
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