idealize

The word “idealize” has 4 syllables: i-de-al-ize

It's pronounced as /aɪˈdiːəˌlaɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for idealize?

In the thesaurus, “idealize” has 24 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idealize along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for idealize

admire
adulate
aggrandize
canonize
deify
dignify
dream
ennoble
enshrine
enthrone
euphemize
glamorize
glamourize
glorify
heroicize
heroize
idolize
magnify
poeticize
put on a pedestal
rhapsodize
romanticize
soften
sweeten

Antonyms for idealize

belittle
decry
deglamorize
denigrate
deprecate
disparage
minimize
put down

Meanings of idealize

verb
1. To regard something as ideal.
2. To conceive or form an ideal.
3. To portray using idealization.

Example Sentences

It's common for people to idealize their childhood memories, remembering only the positive moments.
As an artist, she tended to idealize the natural world in her paintings, capturing its beauty and serenity.
Despite the challenges, he continued to idealize the concept of true love, hoping for a perfect relationship.
Some individuals may idealize certain historical figures, overlooking their flaws and shortcomings.
In times of stress, it's easy to idealize a simpler life, free from complexities and responsibilities.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idealize, such as: admire, adulate, aggrandize, belittle, canonize, decry, deglamorize.

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