Definition of IDEALIST

idealist

Meanings

Plural: idealists

Noun

  • someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
  • One who adheres to idealism.
  • Someone whose conduct stems from idealism rather than from practicality.
  • An unrealistic or impractical visionary.

Origin / Etymology

From French idéaliste, from Late Latin idealis (“ideal”), from Latin idea (“idea”), equivalent to ideal + -ist.

Synonyms

dreamer

Scrabble Score: 9

idealist is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
idealist is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
idealist is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

idealist is a valid Words With Friends word