quixotry

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word quixotry. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word quixotry, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say quixotry in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word quixotry you have here. The definition of the word quixotry will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofquixotry, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

English

Etymology

From Quixote +‎ -ry.

Pronunciation

Noun

quixotry (countable and uncountable, plural quixotries)

  1. A wild, visionary idea, an eccentric notion or act; a quixotism.
    • 1974, Lawrence Durrell, Monsieur, Faber & Faber, published 1992, page 158:
      She knew that her brother was capable of any quixotry, any excess.
    • 1930, W. Somerset Maugham, Cakes and Ale, Penguin Books, published 1993, page 20:
      His quixotry might exasperate, but could not affront, them.

Translations

See also

Wikious
Boobota
Sagapedia