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Definition of idealized

idealized

/aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪzd/
(UK: idealised)
i · deal · ized
Past Simple:idealized
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Past Participle:idealized
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Present Participle:idealizing
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idealized Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Regarded or represented as perfect or better than in reality, often overlooking flaws or practical limitations.

Example

"The novel presents an idealized version of rural life that ignores the hardships of nineteenth-century farming."

2

Simplified to conform to a theoretical standard or model by omitting complex real-world variables (especially in science and mathematics).

Example

"In introductory physics, students first calculate the trajectory of a projectile under idealized conditions without air resistance."

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• verb

1

To regard or represent (something or someone) as perfect or better than in reality (past tense and past participle of 'idealize').

Example

"As a young musician, he idealized the jazz legends of the 1950s and tried to emulate their style."

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• Rhymes for idealized

• Nearby Words

idealistically
idealization
idealize
idealized
ideally
idealness
ideate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Idealized. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/idealized
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