Idealist Definition & Meaning

idealist
noun
  1. someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations

"Idealist" in song lyrics

See how idealist is used in real songs:

  • "Pulitzer Prize rhymes, novel idealist"
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  • "I'm not just a writer, I'm a real idealist"
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  • "healer idealist"
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Usage tips for "idealist"

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