romanticized
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/roʊˈmæntəˌsaɪzd/
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/rəʊˈmæntɪsaɪzd/
(romanticize)
idealize
Etymology
'romanticize' originates from the word 'romantic,' which comes from the Latin word 'romanticus,' meaning 'like a romance.'
'romanticus' transformed into the French word 'romantique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'romantic' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'like a romance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something seem more appealing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something seem more appealing or attractive than it really is, often by ignoring its negative aspects.
The movie romanticized the life of the outlaw.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'romanticize'.
She romanticized the idea of living in Paris.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42