quixotesco

Meaning

quixotic (possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality)

Concepts

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ki.ʃoˈtes.ku/
Etymology

In summary

Borrowed from Spanish Quixote, the surname of Don Quixote, the titular character in the novel by Miguel Cervantes, + -esco.

Notes

Sign in to write sticky notes