idealised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /aɪˈdɪəlaɪzd/
KK: /aɪˈdiːəlaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Considered to be perfect or the best possible version of something, often in a way that may not reflect reality.
Example
The artist created an idealised version of the landscape, making it look more beautiful than it actually is.
Conversation
Have you seen that new movie everyone is talking about?
Yeah, I watched it last night; it was pretty good!
I thought the characters were a bit too idealised though.
I agree, but sometimes it's nice to escape into a perfect world.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
perfect
exemplary
utopian
Antonyms
imperfect
flawed
realistic
verb
Definition
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
She idealised her childhood, remembering only the happy moments.
Tense Forms
Past: idealised
Past Participle: idealised
Conversation
I always thought you idealised our childhood a bit too much.
Maybe, but it was such a fun time for us!
True, but don't you think we remember it all through rose-colored glasses?
Root Explanation
Idealised → It is formed from "ideal" (from Greek "idealis", meaning existing in idea or form) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or become). The word "idealised" means to make something conform to an ideal or to represent it in a perfect form.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'ideal' as representing a perfect form, and remember that 'idealised' means to make something appear perfect.
Visually Confused Words
unidealized