romanticize
To interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic mannerTo interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic (unrealistic, idealized) manner.
» Let's not romanticize this too much.
Lasst uns das nicht zu sehr romantisieren. — Melang
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2 senses(transitive)To interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic (unrealistic, idealized) manner.
(intransitive)To think or act in a romantic manner.
romantisieren
act in a romantic way
Examples
5 sentencesLet's not romanticize this too much.
deLasst uns das nicht zu sehr romantisieren. — Melang
People often romanticize the traditions of yesteryear.
ruЛюди часто романтизируют традиции прошлого. — marafon
Many novels and shows romanticize the agrarian lifestyle.
Lorenzo greatly romanticized his trip to Algeria.
Islamists and Pan-Arabists like to romanticize the past.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
romanticizes, romanticizing, romanticized, romanticized| Base form | romanticize · to romanticize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | romanticizes |
| Present participle | romanticizing |
| Past simple | romanticized |
| Past participle | romanticized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonyms- make romantic in style:romanticise
- interpret romantically:romanticiseglamorizeglamourise
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle