1. to think about or describe something as being better or more appealing than it really is
Usage: present participle of romanticize

Examples

• She’s romanticizing her childhood memories of summer camp.
• The movie is guilty of romanticizing war and violence.
• Stop romanticizing the past and focus on the present.
• He has a tendency of romanticizing his failed relationships.
• The novel avoids romanticizing poverty and shows its harsh realities.
• Many people are romanticizing the idea of living off the grid.
• The documentary warns against romanticizing celebrity culture.