Idealizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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idealizing
[ aɪˈdiːəˌlaɪzɪŋ ]
in relationships
To regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality, to elevate to a high intellectual or moral standard.
Synonyms
exalt, glorify, idolize, romanticize
Examples of usage
- She was idealizing her partner, overlooking his flaws.
- He was idealizing the concept of love, expecting it to be flawless.
in art
To represent something in a perfect or ideal form, often with unrealistic or exaggerated features.
Synonyms
beautify, elevate, ennoble, glamorize
Examples of usage
- The painting idealized the countryside, showing it as a picturesque paradise.
- The sculpture idealized the human form, emphasizing beauty and symmetry.
Translations
Translations of the word "idealizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 idealizando
🇮🇳 आदर्शीकरण करना
🇩🇪 idealisieren
🇮🇩 mengidealkan
🇺🇦 ідеалізування
🇵🇱 idealizowanie
🇯🇵 理想化する (risōka suru)
🇫🇷 idéalisant
🇪🇸 idealizando
🇹🇷 idealize etme
🇰🇷 이상화하다 (isanghwa-hada)
🇸🇦 تجميل
🇨🇿 idealizování
🇸🇰 idealizovanie
🇨🇳 理想化 (lǐxiǎnghuà)
🇸🇮 idealiziranje
🇮🇸 ídealísering
🇰🇿 идеализация
🇬🇪 იდეალიზაცია
🇦🇿 idealizasiya
🇲🇽 idealizando
Etymology
The word 'idealizing' comes from the verb 'idealize,' which originated from the French word 'idéaliser' in the 18th century. It is derived from the Late Latin 'ideal' meaning 'existing as an idea' or 'in idea.' The concept of idealizing has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with the pursuit of perfection or the elevation of ideals.
See also: ideal, idealism, idealist, idealistic, idealization, idealize, ideally, idealness.