idealizes

/aɪˈdiːəˌlaɪzɪz/

VERB

1. Regards something as perfect

To view or regard a person, thing, situation, or experience as ideal, often by emphasizing its positive qualities and overlooking its flaws.

Used when someone regards another person as exceptionally admirable, virtuous, or worthy of devotion, often exaggerating their positive qualities.

Some fans idealize their favorite celebrities and overlook their personal flaws.
The young followers idealize the leader and regard him as almost infallible.

Used when someone presents a person, event, institution, or idea as more admirable, important, or impressive than it may actually be.

VERB

To represent or depict something as more beautiful, perfect, harmonious, or desirable than it is in reality.

Used when someone presents people, relationships, places, or experiences in an unrealistically positive or attractive way.

The poet often idealizes nature in his verses, capturing its timeless beauty.
The novel idealizes rural life and overlooks the difficulties faced by farming communities.

Used when artists or creators represent subjects with enhanced beauty, grace, harmony, or perfection rather than depicting every aspect of reality.

The artist's work subtly idealizes the human form, emphasizing grace and perfection.
The painter idealizes the harmony between humanity and nature.