Idealize: meaning, definitions and examples
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idealize
[ ʌɪˈdɪəlaɪz ]
in psychology
To regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality; to make ideal.
Synonyms
elevate, glorify, idolize, romanticize
Examples of usage
- He tends to idealize his partner, overlooking their flaws.
- She idealized the concept of true love, believing it to be flawless and perfect.
in art
To represent in a way that is more perfect or ideal than in reality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The artist idealized the landscape, enhancing its beauty and serenity.
- The portrait painter idealized the features of the model, creating an image of flawless beauty.
Translations
Translations of the word "idealize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 idealizar
🇮🇳 आदर्श बनाना
🇩🇪 idealisieren
🇮🇩 mengidealkan
🇺🇦 ідеалізувати
🇵🇱 idealizować
🇯🇵 理想化する (risōka suru)
🇫🇷 idéaliser
🇪🇸 idealizar
🇹🇷 idealleştirmek
🇰🇷 이상화하다 (isanghwahada)
🇸🇦 يُؤَيَّد (yu'ayyid)
🇨🇿 idealizovat
🇸🇰 idealizovať
🇨🇳 理想化 (lǐxiǎnghuà)
🇸🇮 idealizirati
🇮🇸 ídealísera
🇰🇿 идеализациялау
🇬🇪 იდეალიზება (idealiz'eba)
🇦🇿 idealizasiya etmək
🇲🇽 idealizar
Etymology
The word 'idealize' originated from the Latin word 'idealiter', meaning 'in an ideal manner'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century. The concept of idealizing has been prominent in various fields such as psychology, art, and literature, where individuals strive to create or perceive perfection beyond reality.
See also: ideal, idealism, idealist, idealistic, idealization, idealizing, ideally, idealness.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,511 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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