Romanticize: meaning, definitions and examples
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romanticize
[ rə(ʊ)ˈmantɪsʌɪz ]
in relationships
To make something seem more romantic or idealized than it really is, often by exaggerating or ignoring negative aspects.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She tends to romanticize her past relationships, forgetting all the arguments and disagreements.
- He romanticized the idea of love at first sight, but quickly realized it was more complicated than that.
in art and literature
To portray or describe something in a romantic or sentimental way, often emphasizing emotions and aesthetics.
Synonyms
beautify, glamorize, poeticize
Examples of usage
- The author romanticized the countryside, painting a picture of idyllic beauty in his novel.
- The movie romanticized the historical events, focusing on the love story amidst the chaos.
Translations
Translations of the word "romanticize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 romantizar
🇮🇳 रोमांटिसाइज़ करना
🇩🇪 romantisieren
🇮🇩 meromantisasi
🇺🇦 романтизувати
🇵🇱 romantyzować
🇯🇵 ロマンティサイズする
🇫🇷 romantiser
🇪🇸 romantizar
🇹🇷 romantize etmek
🇰🇷 로맨틱하게 만들다
🇸🇦 رومانسي
🇨🇿 romantizovat
🇸🇰 romantizovať
🇨🇳 浪漫化
🇸🇮 romantizirati
🇮🇸 rómantísera
🇰🇿 романтизациялау
🇬🇪 რომანტიზირება
🇦🇿 romantizasiya etmək
🇲🇽 romantizar
Word origin
The word 'romanticize' originated from the noun 'romantic' which was used in the late 17th century to describe tales of adventure, chivalry, and love. Over time, 'romanticize' evolved into a verb meaning to idealize or glorify something, especially in a sentimental or emotional way.
See also: romancing, romantic, romanticism, romanticized.