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Idealism
The quality or state of being ideal.
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Broader term 3
The state or quality of being grand; vastness; greatness; splendor; magnificence; stateliness; sublimity; dignity; elevation of thought or expression…
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The quality or state of being noble; superiority of mind or of character; commanding excellence; eminence.
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The quality or state of being noble; greatness; dignity; magnanimity; elevation of mind, character, or station; nobility; grandeur; stateliness.
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Narrower term 2
That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as…
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A fondness for romantic characteristics or peculiarities; specifically, in modern literature, an aiming at romantic effects; -- applied to the produc…
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One who dreams.
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One who dreams.
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Proud; arrogant.
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Proud; arrogant.
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Of or pertaining to idealists or their theories.
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Of or pertaining to idealists or their theories.
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Synonym 1
The quality of being highminded; nobleness; magnanimity.
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