Idealism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ʌɪˈdɪəlɪz(ə)m/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Idealism is a noun meaning The property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable or at odds with practical life.
Meaning
The property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable or at odds with practical life.
More Meanings
- The practice or habit of giving or attributing ideal form or character to things; treatment of things in art or literature according to ideal standards or patterns;—opposed to realism.
- (philosophy) An approach to philosophical enquiry, which asserts that direct and immediate knowledge can only be had of ideas or mental pictures.
Word Forms
- idealisms
Synonyms for idealism
Depending on context, synonyms include high-mindedness, noble-mindedness.
Antonyms for idealism
Common opposites include materialism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include high-mindedness, noble-mindedness, idealist, vision, ideal, perfectionism.
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