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English noun: idealism

1. idealism (cognition) (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality


Broader (hypernym)philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory


Domain categoryphilosophy

2. idealism (attribute) impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are


Broader (hypernym)impracticality


Narrower (hyponym)knight errantry, quixotism, romanticism

3. idealism (attribute) elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued


Synonymshigh-mindedness, noble-mindedness


Broader (hypernym)grandeur, magnanimousness, nobility, nobleness









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