Idealist
Definition of idealist:
part of speech: adjective
part of speech: noun
One who pursues perfection; one who holds the doctrine that all our knowledge of objects is a knowledge of ideas; one who sees the best side of people and things.
part of speech: noun
Usage examples for idealist:
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Adolf Trendelenburg was a great teacher as well as a noble idealist and his influence upon young Eucken was very great.
"An Interpretation of Rudolf Eucken's Philosophy", W. Tudor Jones. -
Not that Stair was in any doubt as to what form his advice should take- idealist that he was, there did not seem to him to be any question in the matter.
"The Splendid Folly", Margaret Pedler. -
Nothing beats an idealist who can face facts.
"Victory", Lester del Rey.