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Idealized: meaning, definitions and examples

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idealized

 

[ aɪˈdiːəlaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

perfect representation

Idealized describes a version of something that has been made to appear better or more perfect than it is in reality. This term often refers to the way individuals or concepts are portrayed in art, literature, or personal perceptions. When something is idealized, its flaws or imperfections are overlooked in favor of highlighting its best qualities. This can lead to unrealistic expectations or beliefs about how things should be.

Synonyms

elevated, exalted, fantasized, romanticized

Examples of usage

  • The artist's idealized portrayal of beauty.
  • He had an idealized view of his childhood.
  • Her idealized version of their relationship was shattered.
  • The film presents an idealized society where everyone is happy.

Translations

Translations of the word "idealized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 idealizado

🇮🇳 आदर्शित

🇩🇪 idealisiert

🇮🇩 diidealkan

🇺🇦 ідалізований

🇵🇱 idealizowany

🇯🇵 理想化された

🇫🇷 idéaliser

🇪🇸 idealizado

🇹🇷 idealize edilmiş

🇰🇷 이상화된

🇸🇦 مثالي

🇨🇿 idealizovaný

🇸🇰 idealizovaný

🇨🇳 理想化的

🇸🇮 idealiziran

🇮🇸 ímyndað

🇰🇿 идеализацияланған

🇬🇪 იდეალიზებული

🇦🇿 ideallaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 idealizado

Word origin

The term 'idealized' originates from the word 'ideal', which comes from the Greek word 'idea', meaning 'form' or 'pattern'. The process of idealization began to take root in philosophical discourses, especially in the context of Plato’s theory of Forms, where the ideal was perceived as more real than the physical world. As society evolved, 'idealized' took on various connotations in literature and art, often associated with romanticism in the 18th and 19th centuries. In this era, artists and writers began to depict life in a way that emphasized virtue, beauty, and moral perfection, distancing themselves from the harsh realities of daily existence. Thus, 'idealized' became a term of both admiration and criticism, often used to describe portrayals that, while beautifully crafted, lack authenticity or depth.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,322, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.