How to Pronounce "quixote"
word
kiˈhoʊti
kee-HOH-tee
kɪkˈsəʊt
kik-SOHT
Definition
A "quixote" is a person who is extremely idealistic, behaves nobly but impractically, and often pursues impossible dreams, inspired by the character Don Quixote.
IPA Transcription
American English
kiˈhoʊti
British English
kɪkˈsəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kee-HOH-tee
UK
kik-SOHT
Listen in Context
He is a real quixote, always fighting for impossible causes.
Some people called her a quixote for her dream to clean the ocean.
To his friends, he seemed like a quixote chasing fantasies.
It's easy to admire a quixote, but sometimes their ideas just don't work in real life.