idealize — to regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdiːəˌlaɪz/
Korean meaning: 이상화하다, 완벽하다고 여기다
Korean pronunciation: 아이-디-얼-라이즈 (강세: 디)
Example Sentences
- Stop idealizing your ex-boyfriend - he used to eat cereal with orange juice!
- Many people idealize celebrity lifestyles without knowing the reality.
- He idealizes his grandmother's cooking so much that no restaurant can satisfy him.
idealize
VERB//aɪˈdiːəˌlaɪz//
to regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality
Making someone seem more perfect than reality
Idealize, then realize - analyze what's truly wise!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'idea(아이디어)'에서 출발하여, 라틴어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 플라톤의 이데아(완벽한 형태) 개념에서 유래된 단어로, 현실보다 완벽하게 만드는 행위를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“Stop idealizing your ex-boyfriend - he used to eat cereal with orange juice!”
“Many people idealize celebrity lifestyles without knowing the reality.”
“He idealizes his grandmother's cooking so much that no restaurant can satisfy him.”
“Don't idealize college life - you'll still have to do laundry and pay bills.”
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