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What is another word for romanticizing?

Pronunciation: [ɹə͡ʊmˈantɪsˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Romanticizing can be defined as depicting something in an idealized or exaggerated manner. However, there are several other ways to describe this behavior. One could use terms such as idealizing, idolizing, glorifying, or exaggerating. These words imply a similar sense of presenting something in an elevated or unrealistic light. Additionally, one could also use the words sentimentalizing, mythologizing, or even fantasizing to describe the same behavior. These terms suggest that the person is creating a version of reality that is not entirely accurate. It's important to be aware of when we romanticize things, as it can lead to disappointment or even harm in the long run.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Here, after a full century of infantile romanticizing, were four writers who at least deserved respectful consideration as literary artists, and what is more, three of them turned from the conventionalized themes of the past to the teeming and colourful life that lay under their noses.
"A Book of Prefaces"
H. L. Mencken
Introspective, given to romanticizing.
"Each Man Kills"
Victoria Glad

Famous quotes with Romanticizing

  • "People surprise you, Frank, with just how fuckin stupid they are. I mean, do you actually realize how much adult conversation is spent on this fuckin business? Facts treated like they were opinions just for the simple purpose of talking about it longer? Some people might think that's interesting, bub, but I'll tell you. It's romanticizing a goddamn rock by calling it a mountain range to me. People waste a helluva lot of time they could be putting to useful purposes. This is a game. See it and forget about it."
    Richard Ford
  • Anglers have a way of romanticizing their battles with fish and of forgetting that the fish has a hook in his mouth, his gullet, or his belly and that his gameness is really an extreme of panic in which he runs, leaps, and pulls to get away until he dies. It would seem to be enough advantage to the angler that the fish has the hook in his mouth rather than the angler.
    Ernest Hemingway

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