Idealistic
mediumeye-dee-uh-LIS-tik
adjective
Definition
Characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection
Examples
“Her idealistic vision inspired others to work toward change.”
“His idealistic plans often clashed with practical constraints.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Idealistic is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "utopian" or "visionary" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "pragmatic".
Related GRE Words
utopian
Modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic
whimsical
Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing way
prophetic
Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future
prescient
Having knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic
glance
To take a brief or hurried look
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
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