Romanticize

Pronunciation: /roʊˈmæntəˌsaɪz/

Romanticize (verb)

  1. To describe or think about something in a way that makes it seem more loving, exciting, or beautiful than it really is.
  2. To present a time, place, or experience as better and more meaningful than it was, often by focusing on feelings.
  3. To treat events or relationships as if they were mainly about love, using romantic ideas instead of facts.

Examples

  • They romanticize the old neighborhood to make it feel charming.
  • The movie romanticizes hardship and makes it look beautiful.