romanticize — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic (unrealistic, idealized) manner.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   glamorize

   Examples

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   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.

2. To think or act in a romantic manner.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

Verb

1. interpret romantically

   Synonyms

   romanticiseglamorizeglamourise

   Broader terms

   idealizeidealise

   Examples

   Don't romanticize this uninteresting and hard work!

2. make romantic in style

   Synonyms

   romanticise

   Broader terms

   changealtermodify

   Examples

   The designer romanticized the little black dress

3. act in a romantic way

   Broader terms

   actbehavedoacquitbeardeportconductcomportcarry