Romanticize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /rə(ʊ)ˈmantɪsaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Romanticize is a verb meaning (transitive) To interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic (unrealistic, idealized) manner.
Meaning
(transitive) To interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic (unrealistic, idealized) manner.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To think or act in a romantic manner.
Example Sentences
While we might have a tendency to romanticize the past, the reality is that cooking was often a monotonous, arduous, thankless task required to keep the family fed.
Word Forms
- romanticizes
- romanticizing
- romanticized
- romanticise
Synonyms for romanticize
Depending on context, synonyms include glamorize, romanticise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glamorize, romanticise, idealize, romant, fantasize, fantasise.
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