idealistic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
    ideal.
  2. adjective satellite of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
    exalted; noble-minded; elevated; rarefied; rarified; grand; high-flown; high-minded; sublime; lofty.
    • an exalted ideal
    • argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
    • a noble and lofty concept
    • a grand purpose

WordNet

I*de`al*is"tic adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to idealists or their theories.

Webster 1913