1. the act of describing or thinking about something as being better or more appealing than it really is

Examples

• The movie’s romanticization of war ignored the harsh realities soldiers face.
• Her romanticization of small-town life made her forget about the limited job opportunities.
• The novel avoids the romanticization of poverty by showing its true hardships.
• His romanticization of the past prevented him from appreciating the present.
• The documentary criticized the romanticization of the Wild West in popular culture.
• Social media often leads to the romanticization of other people’s lives.