romanticization

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of representing and idealizing love and relationships in a way that is often unrealistic or excessively sentimental.

  - "The novel is a romanticization of medieval life."
  - "The painting is a romanticization of the rural landscape."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with romanticization
romanticize , realization , frustration

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Variants

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romanticization , romanticizations , romanticize , romanticized , romanticizes , romanticizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'romanicus', meaning 'relating to Rome', and the suffix '-ization', meaning 'the process of making something into'. Romanticization came to be used in the late 18th and early 19th centuries to describe the idealized portrayal of love and relationships.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'romanticization' was first used in English in the late 18th century.

2. Romanticized portrayals of love and relationships have been a common theme in literature and art since the Middle Ages.

3. The word 'romance' itself comes from the Latin word 'romanicus', meaning 'relating to Rome'. It originally referred to tales of chivalry and adventure.

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Related Concepts

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1. idealization: The process of representing something in an overly positive or perfect way, often to the point of being unrealistic.

2. sentimentality: An excessive emotional response to something, often to the point of being overly sentimental or melodramatic.

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Culture

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Romanticization has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It is often used to evoke emotions and create a sense of nostalgia or longing. Romanticized portrayals of love and relationships can be found in works such as Shakespeare's plays, Jane Austen's novels, and the music of composers such as Chopin and Wagner.

How to Memorize "romanticization"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heart-shaped box filled with roses and chocolates, or a couple gazing into each other's eyes under a moonlit sky.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'ideal' and how it is often used to describe something perfect or unattainable.
   - Consider the idea of love being portrayed in a way that is unrealistic or excessively sentimental.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym ROMANCE: Representation, Over-exaggeration, Making it Perfect, Always portrayed in a positive light, Creating a sense of longing, and Excessive sentimentality.

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