How to Pronounce "idealistic"
word
aɪˌdiəˈɫɪstɪk
eye-DEE-uh-LIS-tik
aɪdˈiəlˈɪstɪk
eye-dee-uh-LIS-tik
Definition
Believing in high moral standards or the possibility of a perfect world, often expecting things to be better than they really are.
IPA Transcription
American English
aɪˌdiəˈɫɪstɪk
British English
aɪdˈiəlˈɪstɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye-DEE-uh-LIS-tik
UK
eye-dee-uh-LIS-tik
Listen in Context
She is very idealistic about changing the world.
His idealistic plans were not practical.
Young people are often idealistic.
You sound a bit too idealistic, but I admire your optimism.