Practical and Quixotical
Opposite meaning words
Practical
Practical adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.
Quixotical is an antonym for practical.
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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Synonyms for Quixotical
Practical is an antonym for quixotical.
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