romanticize

[roh-man-tuh-sahyz]

verb (used with object), ro·man·ti·cized, ro·man·ti·ciz·ing.

to make romantic; invest with a romantic character: Many people romanticize the role of an editor.

verb (used without object), ro·man·ti·cized, ro·man·ti·ciz·ing.

to hold romantic notions, ideas, etc.

Also especially British, ro·man·ti·cise.

Origin of romanticize

First recorded in 1810–20; romantic + -ize

Related formsro·man·ti·ci·za·tion, nouno·ver·ro·man·ti·cize, verb, o·ver·ro·man·ti·cized, o·ver·ro·man·ti·ciz·ing.un·ro·man·ti·cized, adjective

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Contemporary Examples of romanticization

More recently, haute couture has even tried the romanticization of overalls.
Enough with the Overalls!
Sean Macaulay
April 7, 2010

British Dictionary definitions for romanticization

romanticize

romanticise

verb

(intr) to think or act in a romantic way

(tr) to interpret according to romantic precepts

to make or become romantic, as in style

Derived Formsromanticization or romanticisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for romanticization

romanticize

1818, from romantic + -ize. Related: Romanticized; romanticizing.