idealist (아이-디-얼-리스트 (강세: 디)) — a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdiːəlɪst/
Korean meaning: 이상주의자, 현실보다 이상을 추구하는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 아이-디-얼-리스트 (강세: 디)
Example Sentences
- My roommate is such an idealist that he thinks we can survive on instant noodles and good intentions.
- She's an idealist who believes that all conflicts can be resolved with a group hug.
- The idealist in him wanted to change the world, but his wallet reminded him to pay rent first.
idealist
NOUN//aɪˈdiːəlɪst//
a person who is guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
Dreams over reality
The idealist dreams big, the realist calculates, the journalist writes it all down!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'idea'(형태, 관념)에서 시작되어 라틴어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 플라톤의 이데아 이론에서 유래된 철학적 개념이 일상어로 확장된 흥미로운 역사를 가지고 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My roommate is such an idealist that he thinks we can survive on instant noodles and good intentions.”
“She's an idealist who believes that all conflicts can be resolved with a group hug.”
“The idealist in him wanted to change the world, but his wallet reminded him to pay rent first.”
“Many young people start as idealists but become more pragmatic with experience.”
“As an idealist, she believed in the power of education to transform society.”
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