Romanticize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make romantic in style; "The designer romanticized the little black dress".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The fashion brand romanticized the classic trench coat with intricate lace details and floral patterns.
- The film romanticized the Wild West by showing cowboys as heroic figures with hearts of gold.
- The architectural firm romanticized the waterfront district with whimsical bridges and Victorian-style lamps.
- She romanticized her vacation in Paris by describing the charming cafes and quaint boutiques to her friends.
- The author romanticized the tragic love story by adding vivid descriptions of the lovers' longing glances and whispered promises.
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Meaning 2
Act in a romantic way.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She decided to romanticize the evening by booking a candlelit dinner for the two of them at the fancy restaurant.
- He didn't want to romanticize the situation, but her smile did make him feel differently about their friendship.
- Romanticize the vacation by writing love letters, and surprise each other with small gifts at dinner each evening.
- When they started dating, he tried his best to romanticize every single day with her, no matter how ordinary it was.
- It's easy to romanticize love when you read fairytales and watch romantic movies.
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Meaning 3
Interpret romantically; "Don't romanticize this uninteresting and hard work!".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Don't romanticize poverty, it's not something to be taken lightly, it's a harsh reality that affects millions of people.
- She has a tendency to romanticize the past, remembering only the good times and forgetting the struggles.
- He told me not to romanticize being a rockstar, it's not all glamour and fun, but hard work and long hours.
- People often romanticize the idea of traveling the world, but they forget about the sacrifices and difficulties that come with it.
- Stop romanticizing about life on a farm, it's not all about beautiful landscapes and happy animals, it's hard labor and dedication.