Optimistic and Quixotical

Optimistic

Optimistic adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

Quixotical and optimistic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Quixotical" instead an adjective "Optimistic".

Quixotical

Quixotical adjective - Having or marked by a tendency to be guided more by ideals than by reality.
Usage example: a quixotical attempt to bring live theater to a generation hooked on video games
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Optimistic and quixotical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Optimistic" instead an adjective "Quixotical".
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