utopian
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Ideal but often impractical.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
yootohpeeuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
juˈtoʊpiən
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Definition
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adjective
Ideal but often impractical; visionary.
Of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia
Alternative letter-case form of utopian.
noun
Someone who supports or heralds the establishment of a utopia.
A constructed language created by Thomas More and Peter Giles for the fictional island Utopia, from 1516 Thomas More's book of the same name.
Alternative letter-case form of utopian.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Ideal but often impractical; visionary.
Used this way, utopian is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “A Utopian believes in the ultimate perfectibility of man.”noun
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Socialism achieved by voluntary sacrifice.
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Synonyms
Sense: ideal but often impractical
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