Definition of Quixotism
Quix´ot`ism
Pronunciation:
kwĭks´ǒt`ĭz'm
n.
1.
That
form
of
delusion
which
leads
to
extravagant
and
absurd
undertakings
or
sacrifices
in
obedience
to
a
morbidly
romantic
ideal
of
duty
or
honor
,
as
illustrated
by
the
exploits
of
Don
Quixote
in
knight-errantry
.
See
quixotic
.
Related Words
idealism
,
knight
errantry
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