adj, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of romanticize form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Interpreted in an unrealistic, idealized fashion.

   "“I know youʼve got this romanticized version of her in your head, but sheʼs got her flaws.”"

Synonyms

All synonyms

airyallegoricallegoricalautisticdereisticdewy eyed

Example

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"Lorenzo greatly romanticized his trip to Algeria."

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