idealism | ||
1. | [ noun ] impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are | |
Related terms: | impracticality knight_errantry romanticism | |
2. | [ noun ] (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality | |
Related terms: | philosophical_doctrine philosophy | |
3. | [ noun ] elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued | |
Synonyms: | noble-mindedness high-mindedness | |
Related terms: | nobility | |
Similar spelling: |
idealist idealise idealised idealistic ideal_solid idealize idealized ideal_gas idyllic idolize idolise idolizer idolized idoliser idolised |