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idealized

i·de·al·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahy-dee-uh-lahyz]
    • /aɪˈdi əˌlaɪz/
    • /aɪˈdɪə.laɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahy-dee-uh-lahyz]
    • /aɪˈdi əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of idealized word

  • verb with object idealized to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence. 1
  • verb without object idealized to represent something in an ideal form. 1
  • noun idealized (US) Regarded as ideal. 1
  • adjective idealized portrayed or represented as being ideal 0
  • verb idealized (US) simple past tense and past participle of idealize. 0
  • verb idealized Alternative spelling of idealised. 0

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Origin of idealized

First appearance:

before 1780
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; ideal + -ize

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Idealized

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

idealized popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

idealized usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for idealized

adjective idealized

  • perfect — conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.
  • flawless — having no defects or faults, especially none that diminish the value of something: a flawless Ming Dynasty vase.
  • faultless — without fault, flaw, or defect; perfect.
  • ideal — a standard of perfection or excellence.
  • unrealistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.

Top questions with idealized

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