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Topic: Culture

romanticised

IPA: /rɪˈmæn.tɪ.saɪzd/

KK: /rəmæntɪsaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something in a way that makes it seem more beautiful or appealing than it really is, often with strong feelings involved.

Example: The film romanticised the struggles of the characters, making their lives seem more glamorous than they actually were.

verb

Definition: To view or describe something in a way that makes it seem better or more appealing than it really is, often emphasizing its positive aspects.

Example: The story romanticised the struggles of the characters, making their lives seem more exciting than they actually were.

romanticism

IPA: //roʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm//

KK: /roʊˈmæntɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A movement in art and literature that began in the 18th century, focusing on emotion, imagination, and nature, and often reacting against strict rules of earlier styles.

Example: The novel is a great example of romanticism, showcasing deep emotions and a connection to nature.

romanticist

IPA: /roʊˈmæntɪsɪst/

KK: /roʊˈmæntɪsɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports or believes in the ideas of romanticism, which emphasizes emotion, nature, and individualism in art and literature.

Example: The romanticist believed that true beauty could be found in nature and human emotion.

romanticization

IPA: //roʊˌmæntɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən//

KK: /roʊˌmæntɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something seem more appealing or ideal than it really is, often by emphasizing its positive aspects and downplaying the negative ones.

Example: The romanticization of historical events can lead to a distorted view of the past.

romanticize

IPA: /rɪˈmæn.tɪ.saɪz/

KK: /rəmˈæntɪˌsaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To think or speak about something in an idealized or exaggeratedly positive way, often making it seem more attractive or appealing than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to romanticize their childhood memories, forgetting the challenges they faced.

transitive verb

Definition: To see or describe something in a way that makes it seem more attractive or ideal than it really is.

Example: Many people tend to romanticize the past, forgetting the difficulties that existed.

romanticized

IPA: /rɪˈmæn.tɪ.saɪzd/

KK: /rəmˈæntɪˌsaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something in a way that makes it seem more attractive or ideal than it really is, often with a focus on emotions and beauty.

Example: The film romanticized the struggles of the characters, making their lives seem more glamorous than they actually were.

verb

Definition: To make something seem better or more appealing than it really is, often by adding a sense of beauty or idealism.

Example: The film romanticized the struggles of the characters, making their lives seem more glamorous than they actually were.

ronin

IPA: /ˈroʊnɪn/

KK: /ˈroʊnɪn/

noun

Definition: A person, especially a samurai, who has no master or lord, often wandering and seeking purpose. It can also refer to a student who has not succeeded in getting into their desired school and is preparing to try again.

Example: After losing his master, the samurai became a ronin, traveling the land in search of a new purpose.

rood

IPA: //ruːd//

KK: /rud/

noun

Definition: A cross or crucifix that represents the one on which Jesus was crucified, often found in churches, or a measure of land equal to a quarter of an acre.

Example: The church had a beautiful rood above the altar, symbolizing Christ's sacrifice.

roorbach

IPA: //ˈrʊərbɑːk//

KK: /ˈruːrbɑːk/

noun

Definition: A false statement or document created to harm someone's reputation, often used in political contexts.

Example: The politician was accused of spreading a roorbach to discredit his opponent.

rosary

IPA: /ˈroʊzəri/

KK: /ˈroʊzəri/

noun

Definition: A string of beads used in the Roman Catholic Church to count prayers, often consisting of five or fifteen groups of ten beads, with each group used for specific prayers.

Example: She carried her rosary with her to church to help her keep track of her prayers.

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