Synonyms of romanticize

romanticize

verb

rō-ˈman-tə-ˌsīz 

as in to idealize

to represent or think of as better than reality would warrant

he romanticized what life in a small town would be like, only to be later disappointed when reality intruded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• idealize
• glamourize
• glamorize
• soften
• idolize
• glamour (up)
• heroicize
• glorify
• poeticize
• canonize
• sweeten
• dignify
• ennoble
• euphemize
• deify
• enshrine
• heroize
• aggrandize
• enthrone
• magnify
• adulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimize
• denigrate
• decry
• disparage
• belittle
• deglamorize
• deprecate
• put down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of romanticize

The protectionist, imperialist age Mr. Trump seemingly romanticizes blew up when Germany and Italy sought a greater share of the world. —Damien Cave, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025

This bias underscores the need for a critical analysis of how societal perceptions and media representations can unintentionally romanticize or normalize the actions of charismatic criminals. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

The sanatorium reminded him of days some older Tajiks romanticize. —Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024

To ensure that nostalgic, magical feeling, set the mood for your holiday season by romanticizing your holiday prep. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024