Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
romanticize
verb
/rəʊˈmæn.tɪ.saɪz/
Definition
To portray something in a way that makes it seem better or more appealing than it really is.
Examples
- Many films tend to romanticize the struggles of the past, focusing only on the beauty of the era.
- He tends to romanticize his childhood, forgetting the challenges he faced.
- Writers often romanticize relationships, making them seem more perfect than they are.
Meaning
The act of viewing or presenting events, people, or situations in a hopeful or idealized manner, often ignoring their flaws or difficulties.
Synonyms
- idealize
- glamorize
- fantasize
- exaggerate
- heroize
