anticize

/ænˈtɪsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something appear more wonderful or exciting; to idealize

“The artist’s ability to antinize the city’s architecture made it a breathtaking sight to behold.”

2. verb

to add a fanciful or romantic element to something

“The poet’s use of metaphor and imagery antized the ordinary scene, turning it into a magical world.”

3. noun

the act of making something appear more wonderful or exciting

“The antization of the city’s skyline was a result of the new skyscrapers that were built.”

Synonyms

  • idealize
  • romanticize

Antonyms

  • degrade
  • demystify