romanticize
Translation
romanticise, idealise
Examples
People tend to romanticize the past.
People tend to romanticise the past.
The movie romanticizes the life of a struggling artist.
The film romanticises the life of a struggling artist.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to present (sth.) in an ideal or attractive way Don't romanticise the life of a pirate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: idealise, glamorise, glorify; Antonyms: demonise, vilify
Etymology
From 'romantic' + '-ise' (verb-forming suffix). 'Romantic' originates from 'romance,' tales of chivalry.
Memory Tips
Imagine making a situation seem like a 'romance' novel, even if it's not. That's to 'romanticise' it.