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idealistic
(ideal|is¦tic)
Pronunciation:
/ˌʌɪdɪəˈlɪstɪk, ʌɪˌdɪəˈlɪstɪk, ʌɪˌdiːəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective
characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection:
idealistic young doctors who went to work for the rebels
Derivatives
idealistically
Pronunciation:
/-ˈlɪstɪk(ə)li/
adverb
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