idealized (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪz/
Definition
Regard or represent someone or something as better or more perfect than they actually are.
Examples
It is common for young fans to idealize their favorite celebrities, ignoring their personal flaws.
He tends to idealize his past, remembering only the happy moments while forgetting the hardships.
We should avoid the tendency to idealize our leaders, as this prevents us from holding them accountable.
How to Use idealized
- idealize someone as (collocation)
- to view a person as having specific perfect traits — "She continued to idealize her father as a flawless hero."
- tend to idealize (collocation)
- a common inclination to view things through a positive lens — "People often tend to idealize their youth as they grow older."
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