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idealism > 3 senses
NOUN1idealism(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
2idealismImpracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
3idealism, high-mindedness, noble-mindednessElevated ideals or conduct
idealism > pronunciation
Soundsaydiy'lihzahm
Rhymesabolitionism, absenteeism, absolutism, and 548 more rhymes in ahm...
idealism > noun 1, cognition
Meaning(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality.
Categoryphilosophy
Broaderphilosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
Adjectivesideal, idealistic
idealism > noun 2, attribute
MeaningImpracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are.
Broaderimpracticality
Narrowerromanticism; knight errantry, quixotism
Nounsidealist
idealism > noun 3, attribute
MeaningElevated ideals or conduct. The quality of believing that ideals should be pursued.
Synonymshigh-mindedness, noble-mindedness
Broadernobility, nobleness, magnanimousness, grandeur
Adjectivesidealistic; idealistic
Nounsidealist

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