Romanticization

Pronunciation: /ˈɹoʊmæntɪkˈaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Romanticization (noun)

  1. The act of making love or relationships seem more beautiful and exciting than they really are.
  2. The process of presenting difficult or unpleasant things in a more positive, attractive way than is accurate.
  3. In art or literature, the tendency to show life with strong emotion and beauty, often ignoring realism.

Examples

  • Her romanticization of love made her ignore warning signs.
  • Romanticization can turn a simple relationship into a fantasy.