idealised

Describes something that is represented as perfect or better than it really is, often in an unrealistic way.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt etwas, das als ideal oder besser dargestellt wird, als es tatsächlich ist, oft auf unrealistische Weise.

1. Exalted to perfection B2 formal

   Regarded or represented as perfect or better than in reality, often to an unrealistic degree.

   • The painting presents an idealised version of rural life.
   • Many people have an idealised view of their childhood.
   • The novel offers an idealised portrait of the Victorian era.

   🇩🇪idealisiert

   Synonyme: exaltedglorifiedidyllicperfectunrealisticutopian

   Antonyme: pragmaticrealistic

• more idealised comparative form
• most idealised superlative form

A verb meaning to regard or represent something as perfect or better than it actually is.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das bedeutet, etwas als vollkommen oder besser darzustellen, als es tatsächlich ist.

1. Consider or represent as perfect B2 formal british

   To regard or portray something or someone as perfect or better than in reality.

   • She tends to idealise her childhood memories.
   • The film idealises life in the countryside.
   • He idealises his mentor, ignoring all his flaws.

   🇩🇪Idealisieren

   Synonyme: deifyexaltglamorizeglorifymagnifyoverrate

   Antonyme: debasedegradedemeandenigratedevaluedisparagemalignvilify

2. Form ideals C1 formal british

   To conceive or develop perfect standards or principles, often unrealistically.

   • Young people often idealise about their future careers.
   • The philosopher idealised a society based on equality.
   • She idealises the notion of true love.

   🇩🇪Idealisieren

   Synonyme: dreamglorify

• idealised past participle
• idealised past simple
• idealising present participle
• idealises third person singular