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romanticized

 

[ rəˈmæntɪˌsaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in literature

To portray or describe something in an idealized or unrealistic manner, especially in a romantic or sentimental way. It often involves exaggerating the positive aspects and downplaying the negative ones.

Synonyms

exaggerate, glorify, idealize

Examples of usage

  • She romanticized their relationship in her novel, making it seem like a fairytale.
  • He romanticized the idea of living in a small cottage by the lake, ignoring the practical difficulties.
  • The author romanticized the past, painting a picture of a simpler and more idyllic time.
  • The film industry tends to romanticize love, leading to unrealistic expectations.
  • In her poems, she often romanticizes nature, portraying it as a beautiful and harmonious force.
Context #2 | Verb

in conversation

To make something seem more appealing or attractive than it really is, often by focusing on the positive aspects and ignoring the negative ones. It can involve creating a romanticized version of reality.

Synonyms

beautify, embellish, romance

Examples of usage

  • She romanticized the idea of working as a freelance writer, glossing over the financial instability.
  • He romanticized the concept of travel, emphasizing the adventures and excitement while ignoring the challenges.
  • Don't romanticize the past; remember that there were difficulties and struggles as well.
  • Many people romanticize the idea of fame, not realizing the pressures and sacrifices that come with it.
  • It's easy to romanticize a new relationship, but remember that it takes effort and compromise.

Translations

Translations of the word "romanticized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 romantizado

🇮🇳 रोमांटिसाइज्ड

🇩🇪 romantisiert

🇮🇩 diromantisasi

🇺🇦 романтизований

🇵🇱 romantyzowany

🇯🇵 ロマンティサイズされた

🇫🇷 romancé

🇪🇸 romantizado

🇹🇷 romantikleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 낭만적으로 묘사된

🇸🇦 رومانسي

🇨🇿 romantizovaný

🇸🇰 romantizovaný

🇨🇳 浪漫化的

🇸🇮 romantiziran

🇮🇸 rómantíserað

🇰🇿 романтикаландырылған

🇬🇪 რომანტიზებული

🇦🇿 romantizasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 romantizado

Etymology

The word 'romanticize' is derived from the noun 'romantic', which originally referred to a literary genre characterized by a focus on emotion, imagination, and nature. The verb form 'romanticize' emerged in the 19th century, coinciding with the Romantic movement in art and literature. It gained popularity in the context of idealizing love, nature, and life experiences. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass the act of portraying something in an overly positive or sentimental light, often overlooking the complexities of reality.

See also: romancing, romantic, romanticism, romanticize.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,936, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.