idealizes

The word “idealizes” has 4 syllables: i-de-al-izes

It's pronounced as /aɪˈdiːəˌlaɪzɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for idealizes?

In the thesaurus, “idealizes” has 20 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for idealizes

  • adulates
  • aggrandizes
  • canonizes
  • deifies
  • dignifies
  • ennobles
  • enshrines
  • enthrones
  • euphemizes
  • glamorizes
  • glamourizes
  • glorifies
  • heroicizes
  • heroizes
  • idolizes
  • magnifies
  • poeticizes
  • romanticizes
  • softens
  • sweetens

Antonyms for idealizes

  • belittles
  • decries
  • deglamorizes
  • denigrates
  • deprecates
  • disparages
  • minimizes
  • puts down

Meanings of idealizes

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

Example Sentences

  • The poet often idealizes nature in his verses, capturing its timeless beauty.
  • The artist's work often idealizes the harmony between humanity and nature.
  • Despite the challenges, the visionary leader consistently idealizes a future of prosperity and unity.
  • The filmmaker strategically idealizes certain characters to evoke strong emotional reactions from the audience.
  • The artist's work subtly idealizes the human form, emphasizing grace and perfection.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idealizes, such as: adulates, aggrandizes, belittles, canonizes, decries, deglamorizes, deifies.

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magnifies

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  • hyperbolizes
  • idealizes
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sanitizes

  • GIs
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falls for

  • adores
  • adulates
  • canonizes
  • cherishes
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  • desire
  • fall in love with
  • flip over
  • go head over heels
  • idealizes
  • idolizes
  • loves
  • reverences
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elevates

  • acclaims
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  • hails
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  • idealizes
  • improves
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  • knights
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