quixotically adv

quixotically adv
"This is the fastest way to get drunk," said Tom quixotically.

English expressions. 2014.

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  • Quixotically — Quix*ot ic*al*ly (kw[i^]ks*[o^]t [i^]*kal*l[y^]), adv. In a quixotic way. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • quixotically — adv. in a manner resembling Don Quixote (chivalrously, romantically, idealistically) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • half-quixotically — adv. * * * …   Universalium

  • half-quixotically — adv …   Useful english dictionary

  • intoxicate v — quixotically adv …   English expressions

  • quick adj — quixotically adv …   English expressions

  • quixotic — quixotically, adv. /kwik sot ik/, adj. 1. (sometimes cap.) resembling or befitting Don Quixote. 2. extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable. 3. impulsive and often rashly unpredictable. Also, quixotical.… …   Universalium

  • quixotic — [kwik sät′ik] adj. 1. [often Q ] of or like Don Quixote 2. extravagantly chivalrous or foolishly idealistic; visionary; impractical or impracticable: also quixotical quixotically adv …   English World dictionary

  • quixotic — adj. 1 extravagantly and romantically chivalrous; regardless of material interests in comparison with honour or devotion. 2 visionary; pursuing lofty but unattainable ideals. Derivatives: quixotically adv. quixotism n. quixotry n. Etymology: Don… …   Useful english dictionary

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