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romanticized

/rɒmæntɪsaɪzd/ verb · British & US
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What does romanticized mean?

verb

To represent or describe something in an idealized or overly sentimental way, often to make it more appealing or attractive. To have a romantic or idealized view of something.

Example

"The film romanticized the life of a 19th-century artist, portraying him as a tortured genius."

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